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    How do so many ppl have windows 7 RTM if windows 7 hasn't been released?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sean473, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. sean473

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    How do so many ppl have windows 7 RTM if windows 7 hasn't been released?
     
    sean473, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    MSDN Subscribers get it through their subscriptions page, and as I'm a IT University Student, I get it through MSDN:AA.
     
    Shadows1990, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. davepermen

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    and others get it from someone who has such an account (that was my case), without license, but you can rearm for 180 days or so, enough to get a license.

    and others download it from some illegal hosting page, obviously.
     
    davepermen, Sep 16, 2009
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  4. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Got mine through my university, MSDN-AA or whatever.
     
    fred2028, Sep 16, 2009
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  5. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Got mine through MSDN-AA.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 16, 2009
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  6. FrankTabletuser

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    MSDNAA, I'm a student :)
     
    FrankTabletuser, Sep 16, 2009
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  7. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    I too es un estudiante. ;)
     
    Jayayess1190, Sep 16, 2009
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  8. yuyi64

    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    Technet or MSDNAA if you belong to either one.
     
    yuyi64, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. Garandhero

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    MSDNAA - I am a student.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 16, 2009
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  10. msrie

    msrie Notebook Geek

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    Just get the sha1 number of the iso you need of win 7, and search on net for it. You can use on trial basis ofr 120 days without breaking ms eulu rules.
     
    msrie, Sep 16, 2009
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    got mine before technet or msdn but i had to wait till technet started giving out keys to activate it.. everyone is correct though you can re-arm it 3 times after the initial 30days to give you 120 days. so you install it now and then when you get the key just put the key in later
     
    zfactor, Sep 16, 2009
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  12. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    gold development partner here.....
     
    newsposter, Sep 16, 2009
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  13. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    TechNet Baby.

    Membership has its benefits. har har.
     
    surfasb, Sep 16, 2009
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  14. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    Through my college's MSDN account or however it works.
     
    Kuu, Sep 16, 2009
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  15. S.SubZero

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    Many people posting on forums like these are industry people or otherwise qualified people who have legal access one way or another. I'm no exception.
     
    S.SubZero, Sep 16, 2009
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  16. Kocane

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    I pirated it... Well i would merely call it pirating, since im gonna have technet keys soon. I dunno
     
    Kocane, Sep 16, 2009
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  17. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    I wrote the kernel....
     
    gerryf19, Sep 16, 2009
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  18. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    MSDN Premium Account :D
     
    vinumsv, Sep 17, 2009
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    Koshinn, Sep 17, 2009
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  20. Ayle

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    Got it from MSDNAA. This is the way I get all my MS software. Nothing beats free.
     
    Ayle, Sep 17, 2009
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  21. Johnny T

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    MSDNAA here too. :D Though I haven't installed it yet. Still on the RC lol...
     
    Johnny T, Sep 17, 2009
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  22. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

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    Technet here, glad to see we are the few and the proud!

    Wasn't there already a post that asked the same question? Also I think Microsoft is expanding it beyond MSDN-AA now and offering it to regular college students, Windows 7 Home Premium for $30 and Professional for $45.

    I think this is brilliant marketing, float the product to all the tech savvy people and show off how good it is, I know so many people who are pre-ordering after having seen the RTM in action.
     
    RangerXML, Sep 17, 2009
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  23. red123

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    Can someone explain to me how do you get Win 7 from MSDNAA? I checked up my school for MSDNAA and it was there, but I have no clue what else to do.
     
    red123, Sep 18, 2009
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    HTWingNut, Sep 18, 2009
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    May I ask what RTM stands for? I've seen it a couple of time here and there and can't really get my fingers on what it is.
     
    Vinyard, Sep 19, 2009
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    Johnny T, Sep 19, 2009
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  27. FrankTabletuser

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    Login to your university MSDNAA site, and 'order' the software you want. Then you should get a download link and the key.
     
    FrankTabletuser, Sep 20, 2009
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    Not all of them have downloads; my college actually lends you a CD, provided you go pick it up.
     
    Kuu, Sep 20, 2009
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    RTM
    The term "release to manufacturing" or "release to marketing" (both abbreviated RTM)—also known as "going gold"—is used to indicate that the software has met a defined quality level and is ready for mass distribution either by electronic means or by physical media. RTM usually does not mean the software is actually released; it would in most cases mean that the software is being released to manufacturers, for pre-installation on ready machines, or for the manufacturer to adjust the software for their manufactured hardware and settings. The term does not define the delivery mechanism, it only states that the quality is sufficient for mass distribution. The deliverable from the engineering organization is frequently in the form of a gold master CD used for duplication or to produce the image for the web.
    RTM happens prior to general availability (GA) when the product is released to the public.
     
    zfactor, Sep 20, 2009
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    MSDNAA for me as well, :)
     
    buckle, Sep 20, 2009
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    TechNet here.........
     
    stealthl, Sep 21, 2009
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    msdn for me, saved me alot of $.
     
    Ruley, Sep 22, 2009
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