Win7-RTM, when will be the MSDN/Technet release?

[FaiKee]

Edited on Jul. 12:

WZOR announced Win7 RTM: 7600.16384.win7_rtm.090710-1945

Now, the leaking race is on. :laugh:

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I found the later posts on the thread about 7264 had actually focused on the coming RTM, with some updates I thought we'd rather start afresh, and hope the mods would let this thread stay.

On Jul. 3 Neowin News announced that Win7 will RTM on Jul.13, furthermore it stated:

So with that said TechNet, MSDN, and a few other partner connections will also be getting the RTM build on July 13. So let the countdown begin!

Just now, WZOR made another report, I don't want to jam the post with screen-shots, here's the Google translation:

And so, on the seventh of July, we are entering the final stage of assembly and selection sborkok the final RTM release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

You reasonably ask, why in the seventh, but not with the sixth of June, from 4 to 7 June in the United States holidays, Microsoft is not working, assembly rests:)

By the tenth of July determined the final candidates and will begin closed on all major vote of two engineers, Microsoft, in order to determine which of the latest WIN7_RTM assemblies will be the final RTM release. This procedure starts with the 13-14 July and will end only on July 24 posting on the RTM release Connect'e. According to our data for 10 th July will be collected and the final candidate for this assembly may receive TAPy.

Suppose that such a candidate in the final assembly will be 7268 or 7270 from a branch assembly win7_rtm (7270 has not yet been collected, as well has not yet been collected and 7269 assembly), and assume that she will be signing (sign-off), then immediately after that happens rebuild this assembly to the final RTM release, but already in another assembly line, assume it will be build 7300, and only then we can confidently say that has the final release.

But even this can be repeated after the rebuild the final RTM release, but be sure to save the final assembly, how many times would not have had it with the re.

Here briefly is what we all expect in the coming weeks.

and on 7F we also have an "enquiry and reply" with WZOR, the site name is snipped because I am not sure if it's against Neowin regulations or not:

Now, are we going to see a RTM release on Jul. 13, or Jul. 24??

Footnote:

- The dates on the RC release were: compilation-Apr.21; MSDN release-Apr.30, i.e. 10 days difference, and was leaked on Apr. 24.

It was based on the Neowin announcement and the RC schedule that led me to think the 7300.090703 build was a possibility and decided to post about the Connect download screenshot.

- The Worldwire Partner Conference on Jul. 13, everybody expected MS will confirm win7 RTM, now there would be a difference: MS might just announce RTM, and still hold back MSDN release until Jul. 24(WZOR); but if it is presented, then it should be release-ready(Neowin).

Edited July 12, 2009 by FaiKee

[Argi]

Probably in the week following July 13.

[vladmphoto]

Let's see if Microsoft Connect testers get it.

[boogerjones]

Yikes. Clean up your post; it's hard to read. It will be released in the second half of July.

[Raa]

Second half of July seems the most likely to me. July 13th? Not so likely, but not impossible.

Lets see that "anonymous source" now eh guys?

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I expect it to be signed-off on the 13th of July. I also expect it to be made available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers a short while after.

For future reference: It's "quote" then /quote" (with square brackets).

[atleeit]

Let's see if Microsoft Connect testers get it.

100% wouldn't or everyone would be getting it, definitely a no for that question.

[spy beef]

what about msdnaa?

[+primortal Subscriber²]

100% wouldn't or everyone would be getting it, definitely a no for that question.

And why not? Whats the difference from Connect/MSDN/TechNet?

As an official "beta" tester of Windows 7 it wouldn't be a surprise if Microsoft gave its top testers a free copy of Windows 7. In the pass I received Vista with my own activation key. So I don't get the "or everyone would be getting it" comment.

[Lord Ba'al]

I'd say that Rtm probably already has been built and is just undergoing some last checks to be able to be released at that conference on 13 July. Leak will be avaiable shortly after that.

[Argi]

I'd say that Rtm probably already has been built and is just undergoing some last checks to be able to be released at that conference on 13 July. Leak will be avaiable shortly after that.

Obviously. Every build in the RTM branch was considered for the final build until something is discovered that warranted changes and another compilation. Unless you meant the build that will end up being the final build (if no blockers are found) has already been compiled, of which there's a good chance.

[Lord Ba'al]

Unless you meant the build that will end up being the final build if no blockers are found has already been compiled of which there's a good chance.

Yes, that's exactly what I meant.

[FaiKee]

I expect it to be signed-off on the 13th of July. I also expect it to be made available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers a short while after.

For future reference: It's "quote" then /quote" (with square brackets).

Thanks for reminding me the correct way to do it. :yes:

I ran over the comments on the Neowin News, somebody said Vista RTM was on MSDN etc within 48 hours after RTM announce, seems a 3rd speculation??

Also, I expect to get a free Win7U for the Windows Feedback Pro., I practically have to do nothing except being stuck with 7100RC, I guess MS wouldn't let the beta testers down, they are working so hard. :blink:

[Argi]

I ran over the comments on the Neowin News, somebody said Vista RTM was on MSDN etc within 48 hours after RTM announce, seems a 3rd speculation??

All of these are just educated guesses based on previous releases which have been made available through these paths shortly after RTM.

Also, I expect to get a free Win7U for the Windows Feedback Pro., I practically have to do nothing except being stuck with 7100RC, I guess MS wouldn't let the beta testers down, they are working so hard. :blink:

Vista's beta was a lot more restricted compared to Windows 7's public beta and RC builds. Due to the large number of people that got involved this time I think it's unlikely that there'll be the same kind of tester rewards as Vista. [my personal opinion]

[D e v i a n t]

I agree, I beta tested for vista and I know that it was very restricted. The reward for us was Free Vista Ultimate. I doubt with Windows 7 having very limited beta testers and a very open public beta that the tester reward will be free Windows 7 Ultimate. Microsoft is being very strict with Ultimate this time around, not even giving users a break on pricing let alone testers getting a free copy.

[The Patri0t]

Just a correction, Vista was not released to MSDN within 48 hours of the RTM announcement by Microsoft.

They announced the RTM on 8th November 2006:

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/feature...08VistaRTM.mspx

and it came to MSDN on 16th November 2006:

http://bink.nu/news/windows-vista-rtm-appears-on-msdn.aspx

I am tired of the wait, lol so I hope Neowin's [and a few others] saying it will appear on MSN on 13th, that is correct which would mean they have already compiled RTM. Keeping in view Vista's appearance on MSDN which I pointed above, Wzor's date also appears to be realistic, so nothing but wait till 13th =(

[FaiKee]

7300.0.090705-1900_x86fre_client_en-us_RTM_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso

size: 2.6 GB

small exploding star, just up.

People of 7F working on it, not giving high hopes.

Also a HTTP dl, PCBeta working on both. repeat....don't give high hopes. :hmmm:

Edited July 7, 2009 by FaiKee

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

Thanks for posting that, The Patri0t. I hope Windows 7 RTM appears faster than Windows Vista RTM. In any case, I guess it wouldn't hurt to wait another week after the RTM build is signed-off and compiled. After all, it's still going to be made available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers much earlier than the purported release date of October 22.

[Pikey]

What about the OEM versions I wonder? .. are they on a different timescale do you think?

[The Patri0t]

What about the OEM versions I wonder? .. are they on a different timescale do you think?

Will be available same time as General Availability.

[doug_jnr]

7300.0.090705-1900_x86fre_client_en-us_RTM_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso

size: 2.6 GB

small exploding star, just up.

LOL...dont even bother!!

[ZombieFly]

wish they'd hurry up with the MSDN, i'm holding off on a pc rebuild for this :)

[Argi]

wish they'd hurry up with the MSDN, i'm holding off on a pc rebuild for this :)

Haha, yeah - quite keen to get stuck into it myself. My Vista install is waaay overdue for a reformat but I've been holding off for Win7 to save me some time and effort.

[FaiKee]

7300.0.090705-1900_x86

Fake as expected, masked 7264. move on. :sleep:

[MisterTL]

7300.0.090705-1900_x86fre_client_en-us_RTM_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso is fake because te RTM will not have the RC1 string (GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD.iso).

EDIT: FaiKee was faster :p