The "Official" RC download for Technet/MSDN

[swarfega]

Are you looking at the download link in the 2nd box? Link is ok for me.

 

[Airbot]

They're greyed out because you have to have a paid subscription to technet to get this d/l. It's not free. You have to wait until May 5th.

 

[PorPorMe]

are you subscribed?

It had been a while, but i logged into technent and MSDN recognised me right off

 

[mxosder16]

It had been a while, but i logged into technent and MSDN recognised me right off

what i meant is a PAID subscription. thats the ticket

 

[PorPorMe]

They're greyed out because you have to have a paid subscription to technet to get this d/l. It's not free. You have to wait until May 5th.

now all the d/l boxes being greyed out make a little sence. I'll go back and take and take a look. thanks

 

[Night Hawk]

now all the d/l boxes being greyed out make a little sence. I'll go back and take and take a look. thanks

If you don't have the $349- oaid subscription allowing you to try out various other MS products while those are still in beta form that entire page will see nothing but greyed out links. May 5th will see that change for those who were simply signed for testing the 7000 builds back in January by signing in with your live id probably late afternoon Redding time.

What image was that swarfega?

 

[PorPorMe]

I didn't pay any attention. I came thinking the download was here. It's not. I'll wait.
It isn't like 7100 isn't doing just fine. $380+ Huh? no wonder I don't remember reg that site! I'm gone
Thanks

 

[Night Hawk]

Well the paid subscriptions allows you to try out quite a bit more then just 7. You get to look over quite a bit of the entire MS software line like office products that will tend to interest those with home businesses and other things there. For them it's worth every penny.

As for tuesday likely late day simply count not too many days left on the calendar! That will be availble for a month to handle all of the traffic you can expect to see!

 

[wguimb]

@Night Hawk,
Well said. TechNet or MSDN is a good value for sure. We will also get to download the RTM and GA versions when they come out with our "paid" membership. And get the new keys at that time.

The beta keys from 7000 will activate all builds through current, including 7100. Millions are sharing a small set of public keys since the beta release and they continue to work with the RC.

Paid subscriber's were issued keys designated for our subscriptions through TechNet and MSDN, which are completely different from the public keys. I have five unique keys for both architectures that I use.

The RTM release will require new keys and the public keys will no longer work.

Anyone can get the public keys for the RC at the following link if you have a Live Id, Passport Id or Hotmail Id.

[URL]http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx[/URL]

The RC 7100 build will expire in June 2010 but will begin reduced functionallity in March 2010.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx

 

[Colonel Travis]

@Night Hawk,
Well said. TechNet or MSDN is a good value for sure. We will also get to download the RTM and GA versions when they come out with our "paid" membership. And get the new keys at that time.

wow, so let me make sure I'm reading this correctly and understand - the cost of a TechNet Plus Direct subscription (downloads only) is $349. When Windows 7 is on the shelves I'm guessing it's gonna be something like $200-$300, depending on the version. But if you're a Technet Plus subscriber, that 7 cost is actually included with the membership?

 

[Night Hawk]

wow, so let me make sure I'm reading this correctly and understand - the cost of a TechNet Plus Direct subscription (downloads only) is $349. When Windows 7 is on the shelves I'm guessing it's gonna be something like $200-$300, depending on the version. But if you're a Technet Plus subscriber, that 7 cost is actually included with the membership?

No that won't cover the retail costs of 7 once out. What that membership there allows is trying out a long list of beta to RC versions of the various other MS softwares. If you already have a Windows Live id simply sign in at TechNet Plus Subscriptions: TechNet subscribers get TechNet Plus downloads and product keys, support, and more | Subscribe to TechNet Plus Subscriptions | Get Windows 7 Beta Now for all the details including a few video clips on what that offers.

 

[Airbot]

TechNet Plus

 

[wguimb]

Correct. And you get to download and use anything MSFT has and the products don't expire. The license allows you run anything on up to 10 computers for each product. To get new stuff that comes out you have to renew each year. You get other benefits too but I am not benefiting by helping them sell this, so I will end there. Check out the web site.

 

[K3VL4R]

But the fact is:

Your Key is just 1 of the 10 keys that are given out.

Many people are using your key, it's all good.

The story continues...

When Beta was first released, M$ was giving out unique keys until their servers were overloaded, then they decided to make a handful of generic keys for everyone to use.

If you do not believe me go ahead and google search (already done just click) the partial key that is shown in his screen shot earlier (page 13) in this thread. F2MC6 vs a partial from a generic key I use KW6KY

 

[Night Hawk]

View attachment 9420

TechNet Plus

Too bad you can never fit the following in as well when getting a capture.

"Software included in TechNet Plus Subscriptions is provided with rights to evaluate. Licensed users may install included content on any number of devices for evaluation purposes only. Only the licensed subscriber may use the included products. Please see the product use rights or license terms for TechNet Plus Subscriptions for more details.
TechNet Plus Subscriptions offers current, pre-release and certain older versions of these products. The information is representative and not comprehensive. Products, versions, and availability are subject to change.
Microsoft Access, BizTalk, Excel, FRx, Groove, InfoPath, Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics, OneNote, Outlook, PerformancePoint, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SQL Server, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
*Prices listed are Estimated Retail Prices (ERP) in US dollars and do not include applicable taxes. Organizations should contact their Microsoft representative or preferred reseller for Volume Licensing prices.
The information is representative and not comprehensive. Products, versions, and availability are subject to change."

You can see from these alone that the subscription offers quite a bit leaning a bit more towards the office products as well as server type. But all this should cover quite a few questions.

 

[Colonel Travis]

ah, ok. Thanks for the clarification, guys. At first I was thinking - holy @#$%!, I'm signing up right this second.


Nonetheless, it's still an interesting service. I'll ponder some more....

 

[partouch]

So nobody got his hands on the official RC yet ? it's been out for almost 2 days now..

 

[z3r010]

Yes lots of us have it

 

[torrentg]

The official RC is exactly the same as the leaked 7100 that's been out much longer than 2 days. Hashes match and all.

 

[partouch]

The official RC is exactly the same as the leaked 7100 that's been out much longer than 2 days. Hashes match and all.

Really ? everything matches ? hmm in that case, I would like to ask, are there any significant changes between build 7077 and 7100 ?