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Microsoft confesses to 2009 launch for Windows 7 operating system

by Parm Mann on 12 May 2009, 10:53

Tags: Windows 7, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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Microsoft has for the first time strayed away from the vagaries of its "roughly three years after Vista" launch schedule for Windows 7 by revealing that its forthcoming operating system should be in stores for Christmas '09.

Speaking at a Microsoft Tech Ed event in North America, Bill Veghte, senior vice president of the Windows business at Microsoft, provided an update on Windows 7 availability by stating "with early RC testing and extensive partner feedback we’ve received, Windows 7 is tracking well for holiday availability."

The news will come as little surprise to many, as Microsoft's swift transition from Beta to RC has led many to believe that the retail launch is just a matter of months away.

Despite the admission, Microsoft remains tight-lipped in regards to Windows 7 pricing. What we do have, however, is a highly-suspect leak of what a Polish website claims to be the final Windows 7 box art. Real or not? We're not so sure.

In other Microsoft-related news, the software giant has confirmed that it will ship a Technical Preview of Microsoft Office 2010 in July. The release will be a limited, invitation only program but users are able to register to be considered. Interested readers can click here to request to be waitlisted for the Technical Preview.



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Good news :rockon2: We pretty knew it was going to RTM before the end of the year. Good to see a rough date for retail :)
Singh400
Good news :rockon2: We pretty knew it was going to RTM before the end of the year. Good to see a rough date for retail :)
No new information (as you say).
Hi,

Is this release date for computer systems, assembled by distributors, and not at the general public until some time later?

regards
The OP says “suggesting it'll reach retail in time for Christmas”, so that would be when you can buy a copy in a shop. it'll go to OEMs and partners earlier.
I'm almost frightened to ask (no, I “AM” frightened to ask)

As many thousands (millions?) around the globe are enjoying Windows7 “Ultimate” for free.

Any ideas how much be be stung (sorry I mean how much will be have to pay) for the full version of this when it launches and our machines start rebooting every 2 hours?