Windows 7 on September 1

[cellshift2010]

I read on softpedia.com that Windows 7 Gold will be released on September 1. I don't understand the article but it mentioned Windows 7 Gold editions. Does that mean that we the regular customers can get ahold of Windows 7 (any version/all versions)? Legally of course. I am getting ready to buy Win 7 Ultimate cause it has everything so I don't want to get my hopes up for Sept 1. What does this mean? I just wanna know when I can get the software. I don't want a beta or an pre-release, the final thing, case closed. Please assist.

 

[7echno7im]

Not sure. But i read somewhere that RTM will be available on Technet/MSDN 1 month after RTM is announced. So I can see that being close to true.

Retail is October 22nd. So if you plan to buy online or in a store, that's as early as you can get it.

 

[SteveO]

The Sept 1 date is for when companies with volume licenses can get the Enterprise version.

 

[Aheaton]

I am glad I am a member of MSDN

 

[Chris90]

No, Windows 7 will be internal RTM this week.

 

[7echno7im]

No, Windows 7 will be internal RTM this week.

I understand it will will be available internally, but MSDN and TechNet will not get it until a few weeks after the announcement.

 

[cellshift2010]

Umm. I still don't get it. I just want to know if I can buy the September 1 release and use it permanently. Is it valid and is it the same version that is gonna be released on October 22 or is it temporary like a pre-release or can it be used "forever"?

 

[Sammy]

Umm. I still don't get it. I just want to know if I can buy the September 1 release and use it permanently. Is it valid and is it the same version that is gonna be released on October 22 or is it temporary like a pre-release or can it be used "forever"?

yes, yes, yes you can use it for ever

 

[swarfega]

I thought that date for for businesses.

 

[sjaak327]

Unless you work for a company that will let you install at home (you will need to activate with the KMS server of that company, or directly from Microsoft), you cannot buy Windows 7 at september 1st. This is for voume licenses, ie. businesses.

 

[Frostbite]

As it currently stands

Once Windows 7 is complete, how do I get it?

The answer depends on who you are:

• MSDN & TechNet Subscribers: Subscribers will be able to download the final version of Windows 7 a few weeks after we announce RTM.
• Volume License (VL) Customers: Customers with Software Assurance for Windows will be able to download the final version of Windows 7 Enterprise a few weeks after we announce RTM. As announced today by Bill Veghte during his WPC09 keynote, customers without Software Assurance will be able to purchase Windows 7 through Volume Licensing on September 1st.
• Consumers, Enthusiasts, & Beta Testers (Everyone else): The retail version of Windows 7 will be available in stores October 22nd. If you pre-ordered Windows 7, it should be delivered sometime around the October 22nd timeframe (depends on the retailer). You can pre-order Windows 7 today through many online retailers like the Microsoft Store.
• On New PCs: OEMs are expected to start shipping new PCs with Windows 7 pre-installed on them around October 22nd.

 

[bum]

Found some more info:

For those who still wonder about the truth of such a program, perhaps this marketing communication by Microsoft will dispel all doubts :

Goal : Maintain sales of Windows Vista PCs before Windows 7 GA (General Availability) and drive strong Windows 7 sales.
Strategy : Market Windows 7 when product is available for purchase
June 18 - June 26, 2009 : No proactive Windows 7 end user marketing or use of Microsoft-provided Windows 7 visual assets.
June 26 - October 21, 2009 : Continue to offer Windows Vista and use only the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program marketing elements provided by Microsoft. OEMs are to actively promote the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program to end users who are in the purchase consideration phase. They are also to promote quantity-limited and time-limited Windows 7 Full Package Product (FPP) pre-order offer using Microsoft-provided Windows 7 visual assets.
October 22, 2009 onwards : Actively promote Windows 7 to end users using Microsoft-provided visual assets and messaging.
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OEMs may not distribute systems licensed with any Windows 7 products until October 22, 2009. They also may not take pre-orders or make pre-sales of Windows 7 systems prior to 3 days before the Windows 7 GA (General Availability) date, which is again on October 22, 2009.

 

[MadMax]

okay guess i can wait another 6 weeks for a technet leak,confirmed rtm lol

i mean i can't install another build again,i just can't