Windows 7 Officially RTM’d - Congrats !

Yes , it has been Officially announced- Windows 7 has RTM’d ! Congratulation to Windows 7 team who have come out with the best Windows OS till date. The final build number is 6.1.7600.16385.090713-1255 .  (via Geek In Disguise)

Now let us see when can you get your hands on Windows 7 RTM , it will depend who you are. If you are a -

- Partners & OEMs: ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will be able to download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th.

Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English through the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Portal on August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.

OEMs will receive Windows 7 RTM software images beginning approximately 2 days after its officially RTM’d, as a little time is required to release and distribute these images

- Business Customers: If you are a Volume License (VL) customer with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license you will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 7th.

- IT Professionals: IT Professionals with TechNet Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.

- Developers: Developers with MSDN Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.

- For Consumers: Windows 7 will be in retail stores and shipping on new PCs starting October 22nd. If you pre-ordered Windows 7, it should be delivered sometime around the October 22nd.

(For full details pl. check Official Windows Blog - When will you get Windows 7 RTM?  and Windows 7 Has Been Released to Manufacturing )