Earlier today Neowin reported that Windows 7 build 7232 had leaked. What a difference a few more hours makes, now 7260 has leaked and the Russian site Wzor claims that Microsoft will build the RTM (release to manufacturing) build between June 15-19.If Wzor is correct, and that's a big if and rumour, then we may see the final Windows 7 RTM build ready this weekend. Internal sources indicate that 7260 is still the latest build under the win7_rtm branch. Build 7260 carries the tag 7260.win7_rtm.090612-2110 and is an RTM escrow build meaning vigorous testing will commence to ensure this is the final code unless there are show stopper bugs. Folks inside Microsoft who wish to remain anonymous have also indicated that many people internally are growing tired and bored of the leaks and want development to conclude as soon as possible. I think everyone here at Neowin feels the same, lets see what the weekend brings.
Microsoft will officially release Windows 7 to the public on October 22.
Updated: According to our own reliable sources Microsoft is set to RTM by June 26.
Don't forget to grab the latest Windows 7 wallpaper (Harmony):
Like a bawss.
Like a Boss....
Get Rejected...
Like a boss....
Suck my own dick...like a boss
Please translate it to European, I can't understand.
Man I can't wait till October 22.
However, the point is these leaks are not hurting MSFT (as long as windows genuine advantage included in Win 7 is not broken), they are on the other hand providing valuable data for bug fixes.
However, the point is these leaks are not hurting MSFT (as long as windows genuine advantage included in Win 7 is not broken), they are on the other hand providing valuable data for bug fixes.
The WGA has already been broken as has the timestamp
Controversy man.. Microsoft loves when people talk!
What the hell? They're developing the damn thing. Why should leaks interest them? And for gods sake, don't rush the last week of development.
The leaks are getting really annoying though. I hope that person screws up and gets fired Real Soon Now.
The leaks are getting really annoying though. I hope that person screws up and gets fired Real Soon Now.
Can't blame you there. It is a real pain when you put so much into a product and then it leaks.
Microsoft is getting tons of free good publicity from us, so companies (the ones that made them rich) will do buy their stuff.
The leaks look bad from a corporate security standpoint (even though they are fantastic from a public-relations and buzz/press standpoint). What the folks inside are likely thinking is "When er're done, the leaks should friggin STOP!"
Maybe just one more time.....maybe
LOL LOL LOL
This happened between me and Windows 98 :-P
This happened between me and Windows 98 :-P
This is on par with the same amount of leaks too...
God I remember those days...
Maybe just one more time.....maybe
Hahahahaha......
Why do you enter the key at all? There's no need to if you're installing builds as frequently as you suggest.
Maybe just one more time.....maybe
I use Autounattend.xml
Ya, I do. It may only count as a "click" to Microsoft in terms of usage numbers, and it may not be that important for them to get that click, but I do it anyway.
And I like having my computer trimmed out proper. That includes activation.
Thanks! I had no clue were to start with automation. Now I do.
That's kinda why I do type it in. It brings back some warm, fuzzy memories from Windows installs past.
Copy/Pasta? It just seems cold. ;-)
This happened between me and Windows 98 :-P
This is on par with the same amount of leaks too...
God I remember those days...
And Windows 98/SE were *the* all-stars of the 9x era (especially SE, though it certainly wasn't *planned*)
98 SE and ME were the "unplanned" 9x OSes, as the original plan had Neptune (NT-based consumer OS, basically Windows 2000 Home Edition) directly following Windows 98. 98 Second Edition came to pass because the core code for Neptune (Windows 2000/NT 5) wasn't ready (it didn't even get to RC stage until after 98 SE went RTM), and ME (AKA ME-ow) came about because the OEMs (not the testers, users, or even most of Microsoft and the software partners) wanted a last 9x-based OS, protesting that the user base wasn't ready.
Much easier to just partition the hard drive into a main and backup drive, and just keep tossing stuff on the backup.
As far as the leaks go, Doesn't Apple have some very good ways of tracking leaks for their versions of OSX.
I mean, I remember a few years back hearing that apple could pin point a leaker based on a serial number or pid number.
I don't know if Microsoft really cares that much about the leaks, but I would assume they would have some good measures to track who is leaking them.
As far as the leaks go, Doesn't Apple have some very good ways of tracking leaks for their versions of OSX.
I mean, I remember a few years back hearing that apple could pin point a leaker based on a serial number or pid number.
I don't know if Microsoft really cares that much about the leaks, but I would assume they would have some good measures to track who is leaking them.
Since every build has a solid timebomb and Microsoft doesn't really do secred features and stuff they don't really care I guess. Some builds do have a developer signature and they don't get leaked because they would be able to be traced back.
Where's your proof?
I love your so far up your ass in conspiracy that you can't even say Microsoft, you have to say "M$" like an uneducated idiot. As for your little theory, if you're dumb enough to install the Malicious Software Reporting Tool, then you deserve that backdoor. That simple.
+1
Your OS isn't supposed to constantly remind you of itself. It's good for it to fade into the background.
well, you can try go back to Vista or even XP, then return to 7 and most probably you'll get this "awesome" feeling again.
not what i mean, the OS isnt even released yet but feels dated already... ive only used the RC of 7, didn't get any of the leaks
XP is main, actually using it right now... guess what i meant is it feels dated already and it doesnt release until oct.
Last edited by KnightWolf on 16 Jun 2009 - 18:51
Wait...you think that Windows 7 feels dated and you're using XP? Uhhhh....
yep, not a hugh stretch of the imagination, one can use a piece of software/os that is 8 years old and still feel that having a public beta and rc that has been going on for 4-5 months is dated
I don't expect them to put new icons or skin in the last 3 or 4 builds.. Maybe 10 or 15 last builds, but if this is really true I guess is for Windows 8...
Love 7 anyway, it would just made me more happier...
But I can't.. uhm.. wait, can I say that here? If I don't say I'm downloading it, just observing its availability (as you do). Not seeing it at the usuals.
*giggles*
Callum, if you don't admit to downloading it, you have nothing to worry about
Callum, if you don't admit to downloading it, you have nothing to worry about
Yes, because we all know that no one of us ever downloads anything at all... (now where's that whistling smiley when you need it?)
I think someone is translating their Russian poorly. I believe this is the START of the final RTM build cycle, not the end.
I'm pretty sure there are still some outstanding drivers from major vendors still working their way through the system...namely nVidia for one, haha.
nice!
Or simply the logo by itself, save it in PNG, and resize it to whatever you want.
which fingerprint model do you have?
mine is working fine.
Nice I have 37 of them in my office I will have to call (Thanks for the tip)
mine is working fine.
itis the Microsoft one, didn't know it was discontinued bet the offer is US only, not rip off Britain.
Reinstalling software for no good reason is not a healthy hobby.
Yes, being that the public isn't supposed to have it, that does make it a leak.
As for the RTM, BRING IT ON! It would be awesome if we could get the RTM build this weekend. I've been running Windows 7 both at home and at work since Beta 1 was released, and in my opinion, even Beta 1 was release-quality.
Right, but what I think he's saying is that what if someone intends to use one of the late pre-RTM builds for an extended period of time and MS releases updates through WU for RC -- would it be a good idea to install them on 7260 or whatever random build you have (if it's even possible)? I'm not so sure, but some people do intend to take advantage of the March 2010 expiration and use RC for a while. I'd feel less comfortable doing that using [insert random build here].
Things like Office might get updated, but the only build of the OS itself that has received Windows Updates is the official RC. Windows Update does not work "fine" on other builds -- just with things like Office that get updated regardless of build.
And if some major security issue comes up, the RC is likely to receive a patch, but other things won't.
Yes. KB970789 at the minimum was considered critical, and appeared solely for the RC. IE8 on the RC received updates as well, including to correct an annoying hang. They don't bother to issue updates for comparable things on other builds.
I too would like to see a change in icons or what MS might do is release icon themes like they have now with the themes from America and other countries. This would be a good move as well if they cannot shove it in the RTM.
Control Panel icon can be improved as well as the the notification icons. Just minor tweaks with some color or animation would be cool.
i did sumthing cool with these Wallpprs.... so wanted to share this with u....
now just do what i say
and u'll really like it !
First of all.. Save that windows logo wallpaper...
now ..in the comments search for a user named "nyolc8"...he uploaded a wallpaper without the windows logo....everything else is same in the wallpaper...So..save his wallpaper too...
Select both these wallpaper and click on "change wallpaper every 10 secs or so"
Then just wait and watch....
it will give a very nice fade in/fade out effect to the windows logo...
i hope every1 will like it...
06-17-2009
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NTv6.1 - Win7th edition = 06-17
17 June
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I seem to remember the same sort of weekend outage when Vista RTM was released - fingers crossed!!
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I seem to remember the same sort of weekend outage when Vista RTM was released - fingers crossed!!
They can't really "plan" an RTM.
This leak could actually be worse than the XP leak.
For this exact attitude is why Vista was never completed and tested correctly and why it failed to impress anybody. We don't want history to repeat itself. We want Windows 7 to work so TAKE YOUR TIME Microsoft!
worked for me.
This is RTM...
See YA!
Nice Try
The build date is next month and there is no such time as 1970.
It's real but it's a free external program - http://www.deviantart.com/download/1259017...theking9794.zip
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