When will you get Windows 7 RTM?
When will I get Windows 7 RTM?
Brandon LeBlanc: I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you
have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM.
Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close
out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people “ or śaudiencesť “ would get the final RTM code.
While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to
get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.
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22.07.2009Partner Software Ecosystem Continues to Line Up to Support Windows 7
Hi, Mark Rogers here. I run the Software Ecosystem Team here at Microsoft. Building on
Mikes recent post
on overall ecosystem readiness, I wanted give you a quick update on our progress helping developers get ready to serve the hundreds of millions of
users of Windows with our next release...
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31.07.2009Update on Windows 7 in Europe
Brandon LeBlanc: I want to provide a couple of updates for my friends in Europe today in regards to Windows 7.
I want to start
off with an update to our plans for the Windows 7 Family Pack.
As I mentioned last
month, starting with the launch of Windows 7 on October 22nd, customers will be able to buy a Family Pack in the US & Canada. This allows users to
install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 existing Windows PCs for a reduced price. Its an easy and cost effective way to get customers entire
household on Windows 7.
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24.08.2009Windows 7 Closer Than Ever?
The Windows 7 Beta 1 Release seems to be closer than ever.
The Windows 7 Website
Windows 7 Website is currently down. Could this mean that the beta download is being prepared? Maybe they are going to release
the beta in tandem with the Macworld opening. That would be interesting!
Let's hope so. Click the picture below for a full shot of the
Windows 7 Website:
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06.01.2009Clarification on the Date for Bi-hourly Shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta
Brandon LeBlanc: Bi-hourly shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta will begin July 1st, 2009 as weve stated both here in
this blog post on May 5th
and also in the
Windows 7 RC FAQ...
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26.05.2009OEMs Pick Up Windows 7 RTM Code Today in Redmond
Brandon LeBlanc: When we
announced Windows 7 had
RTMd on Wednesday, I posted that OEMs would receive the RTM code within a few days. Well, its been a few days! Earlier today, a handful of OEMs
arrived in Redmond to pick up their RTM code. In the past when a Windows release reaches RTM, we have traditionally given some/selected OEMs the
opportunity to come to Redmond and pick up the RTM code personally. I thought it would be neat to showcase these OEMs that came to campus today as the
RTM code is handed off to them to begin preparing for General Availability (GA) on October 22, 2009!
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25.07.2009What's new for audio in Windows 7?
Microsoft took the wraps off the next version of Windows Tuesday at its Professional Developers Conference, and the Web's
abuzz with first impressions and
previews--most of which are positive.
It looks like Microsoft is making the right moves to counter some of the problems with
Vista: application and hardware compatibility are top priorities, and most of the UI tweaks I've seen so far seem helpful rather than arbitrary, as
many of the changes in Vista seemed to be. But the release of Windows 7 is still a year away, and there will no doubt be modifications between now and
then.
But forget the big picture...what's in store for digital audio in the next version of Windows? Here's a quick rundown of
what in known based on the very early pre-beta shown in Los Angeles...
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29.10.2008Windows 7 Enterprise Edition; Understanding Software Assurance/Volume Licensing
As Brandon
just posted about, MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers can now download Windows 7.
Starting tomorrow August
7th, our Software Assurance/Volume License customers will be able to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition as well.
We are
also planning an Enterprise Edition Evaluation version to be released in the near future. Watch for more details on that here in this blog.
(Evaluation version was mentioned in Brandons previous post
here)
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07.08.2009Websites scramble to register forgotten Windows 7 domains
According to the
APC Mag website, the
popular
xpmediacentre.com.au community site, managed to grab windows7.com.au, while
Gavin Howard from IT training agency
Which Training was quick off the mark to
snatch up Windows7.net.au. Howard told APCmag.com that he was “probably looking to sell off” the domain name in the coming year, saying
“I’d love to get $10,000, $15,000 or even $20,000 for it”.
While I doubt that Microsoft is losing any sleep
over the many, many name variations for Windows7 domains on offer around the world, the case of
Vista Windows Pty Ltd springs to mind; the company was "allowed" to continue using the domain because it was registered way
before Microsoft decided on Vista for its latest version of Windows, as far back as 1999.
Microsoft Windows enthusiasts have in the past
started their websites using the trademarked name variants of client (or Server) releases, and eventually, most succumbed to the requests of Microsoft
to stop using them, for
reward or the
threat
of legal action. It remains to be seen if customers become confused enough to believe that the Australian variants of the Windows 7 address,
warrant any sort of legal action on Microsoft's part in the future.
For now, I wouldn't hold out for that 5 figure compensation,
should you find a "forgotten" Windows 7 domain still available for registration somewhere.
Read full story.....
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30.10.2008Awesome Windows 7 Resources
Microsoft Learning has developed a wide range of training and resources for IT Pros that address the benefits and key technical aspects of Windows 7.
With these resources, IT Pros can prepare for deployments and become Windows 7 experts within in their organization. These resources include...
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30.10.2009Update on Windows 7 RTM
Brandon LeBlanc: Over the past week, there have been many rumors surrounding RTM.
We are close, but have not yet signed off on
Windows 7. When we RTM you will most certainly hear it here. As weve said all along, we will RTM Windows 7 when its ready. As previously stated, we
expect Windows 7 to RTM in the 2nd half of July.
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14.07.2009An Ecosystem Update for Windows 7
Mike Nash: Earlier this week, I was in New Orleans at Microsofts Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). It was amazing to see the strength and scale of
the Windows ecosystem at this event, particularly as we get closer to the launch of Windows 7.
As I return to Redmond, Id like to
give an update on our approach to partner outreach and enabling the Windows ecosystem...
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16.07.2009Windows 7 Release Candidate Update
Brandon LeBlanc: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get
their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.
Im pleased to share that the RC is on
track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th.
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25.04.2009Test Updates for Windows 7 Beta Users
Brandon LeBlanc: Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update.
These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios during
a beta...
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20.02.2009Windows 7 Flies off Virtual Shelf
The latest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system, Windows 7, is
available for pre-order in the
UK. Amazon said that sales of Windows 7 in the first eight hours it was available
outstripped those of Windows Vista's entire 17 week pre-order period.
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15.07.2009MS: How we really designed the look and feel of Windows 7
Brandon LeBlanc: An inaccurate quote has been
floating around the
Internet today about the design origins of Windows 7 and whether its look and feel was "borrowed" from Mac OS X. Unfortunately this came from
a Microsoft employee who was not involved in any aspect of designing Windows 7. I hate to say this about one of our own, but his comments were
inaccurate and uninformed...
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12.11.2009Windows 7 Beta: Here's where we stand
Brandon LeBlanc: Due to an enormous surge in demand, the download experience was not ideal so we listened and took the necessary steps to ensure a
good experience. We have clearly heard that many of you want to check out the Windows 7 Beta and, as a result, we have decided remove the initial 2.5
million limit on the public beta for the next two weeks (thru January 24th). During that time you will have access to the beta even if the download
number exceeds the 2.5 million unit limit.
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11.01.2009Sneak Peek at the RTM Announcement
Brandon LeBlanc: I thought Id share an inside peek from our annual sales kick-off event in Atlanta. Steven Sinofsky joined Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
on stage to announce the RTM of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Theres even a clip of Steve Ballmer signing the gold RTM DVDs. Check it out!
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23.07.2009Coming Soon “ Final Release of Windows XP Mode
Brandon LeBlanc: Thanks to everyones feedback, were happy to announce that Windows XP Mode has RTMd today. We expect to make the final release of
Windows XP Mode available via the Microsoft Download Center on October 22nd. OEMs will be able to offer Windows XP Mode on their PCs based on their
manufacturing schedules...
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01.10.2009The Device Experience in Windows 7
Jack Tao: More and more, people are relying on devices besides PCs and laptops for their information, communication, and entertainment experience.
Most of these devices can connect to a PC locally or wirelessly, can join networks, and increasingly have their own rich applications, services, and
data capabilities. Our goal with Windows 7 was to help customers use and manage these devices in a more enjoyable way and to help device makers
provide access to their device experiences and services in a flexible but consistent manner...
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