Windows 7 is well on its way to general release, and yesterday it was released to TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Friendly Computers has more info below…
This means that final code of Windows 7 is now available to a much larger audience--in the hundred thousands--than the partners and OEM PC makers that had access till now. Though there's still no formal announcement in TechNet's news area, which still touts RC, the final files are appearing in the subscribers' download area. In addition to Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions, subscribers can even download the Home Basic and Starter editions, which won't be for sale to U.S. consumers.
On the official Windows Blog, Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc wrote a post about the on-time arrival of Windows 7 RTM. He also mentions that volume license customers will be able to download the English version of the software tomorrow. Those customers will be able to purchase the OS in bulk starting September 1. Other languages will become available over the next couple of weeks, according to an earlier Windows blog post.
The operating system will go GA--"general availability" on October 22, 2009.
