Jul 22 2009
Windows 7 releases to manufacturing
In case you’ve been busy doing real world stuff and missed all the noise in the trade press, Windows 7 went RTM today. “RTM” means “release to manufacturing.” Microsoft has tucked in all the loose ends — at least, all the loose ends they’re going to worry about right now — and Windows 7 is officially ready to go into production. The folks who build and sell computers will get the final Windows 7 bits almost immediately. Software developers, integrators and other uber-geek types will start getting their hands on it August 6. General public availability — when normal, sane people can buy it — is October 22, 2009.
In other words, beginning on October 22, you’ll be able to buy systems with Windows 7 pre-installed. You’ll also be able to buy Windows 7 off-the-shelf on that date. In the meantime, most computer manufacturers are including a “free” upgrade to Windows 7 with their current offerings.
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