July 22nd, 2009 
Kiwi Si 
The Microsoft Windows 7 team have published an post on their blog outlining when the Windows 7 RTM will be available to download and install through its various distribution mechanisms such as the Action Pack, TechNet, MS Gold Partner Programme, etc.
Read their post here for more details where they also confirm that a Windows 7 “Family Pack” will be available which will allow the OS to be installed on up to 3 PCs.
Below is a summary of the dates confirmed in the Windows 7 team blog posting:
| Distribution Type: | English Language: | Other Languages: |
| MS ISV & IHV Partners | 6th August | Not mentioned |
| MS Gold/Certified Partners | 16th August | 1st October |
| Action Pack Subscribers | 23rd August | 1st October |
| OEMs | 2 days (approx) after official RTM | Not mentioned |
| Volume License Customers with SA | 7th August | 21st August (approx) |
| Volume License Customers without SA | 1st September | Not mentioned |
| TechNet Subscribers | 6th August | 1st October |
| MSDN Subscribers | 6th August | 1st October |
| Shipping on new PCs | 22nd October | Not mentioned |
| Retail | 22nd October | Not mentioned |
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My name is Simon Seagrave and I am a London (UK) based Senior Technology Consultant and vSpecialist working for EMC. 
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