retail vs RTM


  1. t41
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    windows7 7600 x86
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    retail vs RTM


    I know RTM means release to manufacturing, but my question is this.

    Is there any advantage of buying and installing the reail version over the RTM 6.1 7600 builld that expires on 3/1/2010 ?

    Besides the obvious reason that I won't have to reformat later. Also is it possible to upgrade from the MICROSOFT.WINDOWS.7.ULTIMATE.7600.16385.RTM.X86.RETAIL.ENGLISH.DVD-WZT to the retail when I buy it?
    I am sorry if this has been hashed "pardon the expression" over to death, but I'm trying to do either a repair or go out and buy it right now, but would rather wait a little while longer as finances are tight right now.
    Thanks in advance.:)
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  3. pparks1
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    The RTM version is the same as the retail. It's the release candidate RC1 release that is going to expire.
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  4. t41
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    what i thought, so no need to get it yet, still have 4 months to go.
    Thanks

    I should have read FAQ 1st before posting
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