Windows 7 hits RTM milestone

ThraxThrax 🐌Austin, TX Icrontian
edited August 2009 in Science & Tech
Windows 7 hits RTM milestone

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  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I think it's home premium for meh.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I preordered Pro.

    /me rubs his Amazon receipt.
    First Microsoft OS I have ever purchased. All my prior editions have been legitimate, but I've scrounged them up without cost because I didn't totally believe in them. I believe in Windows 7.
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I'm doubting that I'll need to actually buy a copy. I'll get at least 1 from MSND:AA, and they always have a few different versions on there.
  • lordbeanlordbean Ontario, Canada
    edited July 2009
    That statement carries a lot of weight, given who it's coming from. Maybe I'll nix my original plan to hold out a bit and just buy it outright when it comes out.



    edit - referring to thrax's comment about believing in win7.
  • djmephdjmeph Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I have been eyeballing the drive encryption feature. Glad I didn't do it yet, but I might have to spring for the Ultimate version.
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I also preordered pro and a copy of home premium for my sister. First Microsoft product I've ever actually purchased on it's own. The fact that the RC made me feel comfortable enough to drop the cash on it is impressive.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Win 7, turning pirates into consumers, one geek at a time
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Hey now... my copy of XP was acquired legally through the MSDNAA at my university! Don't go throwing accusations around there... especially in public.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    My copy of Windows XP was from MSDNAA and later through a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to the Chicago school district which offloaded a bunch of free copies
  • ButtersButters CA Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Windows 2008 R2 is RTM as well. Can't wait to upgrade. Remote Desktop services a much needed upgrade over TS.
  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Preordered 2 Pro and 1 Home Premium.
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I have mine ordered. Unusual for me. Haven't bought an OS since XP.
  • MAGICMAGIC Doot Doot Furniture City, Michigan Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Shorty wrote:
    I have mine ordered. Unusual for me. Haven't bought an OS since XP.

    Me too, I don't think its unusual though. A LOT of people skipped over vista. And, I aquired my copy of XP legally through my high school CCNA instructor.
  • miragemirage
    edited July 2009
    People who are buying multiple copies of Windows for personal use might want to consider Technet+ membership. Search for discount codes too. Plus, you can download in two-three weeks without waiting for the disk in October.
  • Norman Witte III
    edited July 2009
    What about people with a small business that may be purchasing 5-10 copies? When will the volume licensing be available, and where's the best place to go to get it? I used to deal with CDW a lot, but are they reputable or do the just have cool commercials?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    Rumor goes that Windows 7 Professional VLs will start at $152 a pop, but we won't know until the Windows 7 volume licensing program begins on September 1.

    As for the "best" place, I cannot comment because I have not been in a position to be involved with a new volume licensing agreement.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited July 2009
    I've done volume licensing through CDW. They're reputable. It works just as well as any other vendor.
  • ButtersButters CA Icrontian
    edited August 2009
    ...
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2009
    August 6 TechNet downloads. :)
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