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RTM is the master image sent to a distribution facility to actually make the product for Best Buy and other stores. And the image goes to other computer companies to make OEM versions. Other companies use it to design programs for the upcoming operating system.
Just like Cash Money Records use Universal Records to distribute their music. Tha Carter III has a master ISO image sent to Universal to make copies to go to Best Buy and other stores.
Do yall get it now?
Release to Manufacturing, Release to Market, Release the Mother....whatever it's called, I get my key from Technet tomorrow...wooohooo
basically the RTM is a version that goes to the manufacturers who plan to make their computers with 7 pre installed, so they can do all that annoying branding and stuff. It's the exact same as retail when it goes to them.
EDIT: actually I probably didn't need to post this.. lots of other responses.
thank u for this spread this break what RTM vs Retail means :)