After so much speculation and rumors floating all over about the release-to-manufactoring date of Microsoft’s Windows 7 the real dates are finally out. It’s still unclear whether the much hyped build 7600 is the one Microsoft is going to RTM with.
MSDN and TechNet subscribers shall be one of the first few to taste Windows 7 RTM on August 6 (English only) along with ISVs and IHV partners. Microsoft Gold certified resellers shall have access beginning August 16 (English only). The other language version shall be up for downloads later on.
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From what appears to be a mistake from Microsoft’s end has led to the news that the Windows 7 Release Candidate is coming out as soon as next month. Yes that’s May! Microsoft had earlier claimed that it’ll release only one release candidate for it’s Windows 7 operating system. This will then be followed by the RTM which could go as far as Q3 of 2009.
The Windows 7 beta has so far worked well for me. I have been using it ever since it was released to the public. Windows 7 surely looks like one of the most solid operating systems to come out of Microsoft’s closet. The release candidate’s performance would further add to the anticipation for the final product.
Update: News just poured in. May 5 seems to be the date Microsoft is planning to roll out the Windows 7 RC.
