retail vs RTM

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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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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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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
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
dell optiplex - 2003
OS
windows7 7600 x86
CPU
itel pentium 4
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
diamond radion x1050
Sound Card
SoundMax
Monitor(s) Displays
dell 2408wfp dell e172fp
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2 - 80 GB internals WD
1 - 01 TB ext
2 - 750 GB ext
1- 500 GB ext
all running on system no problems
Keyboard
old logitech cordless
Mouse
logitech wireless
Internet Speed
16 / 4
Other Info
networked into my sbs2003 server running sp1 still
it's a wonder I could even get windows 7 to connect to it
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