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Windows 8 has reached the RTM milestone

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Arie, 2012/08/02.

  1. 2012/08/02
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff Thread Starter

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    Microsoft have announced that Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing (RTM). This means the product has completed development and testing and Microsoft have started handing off the final code to their OEM partners who can now begin preparing new Windows 8 PCs and devices.

    Read Windows Team Blog
     
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    SpywareDr

    SpywareDr SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    On August 15, anyone with a MSDN or TechNet subscription will be able to download the Windows 8 RTM code.

    October 26th is the general availability date.
     
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    Arie

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    Here are all dates known so far:

    • August 15th: Developers will be able to download the final version of Windows 8 via your MSDN subscriptions.
    • August 15th: IT professionals testing Windows 8 in organizations will be able to access the final version of Windows 8 through your TechNet subscriptions.
    • August 16th: Customers with existing Microsoft Software Assurance for Windows will be able to download Windows 8 Enterprise edition through the Volume License Service Center (VLSC), allowing you to test, pilot and begin adopting Windows 8 Enterprise within your organization.
    • August 16th: Microsoft Partner Network members will have access to Windows 8.
    • August 20th: Microsoft Action Pack Providers (MAPS) receive access to Windows 8.
    • September 1st: Volume License customers without Software Assurance will be able to purchase Windows 8 through Microsoft Volume License Resellers.
     
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