By Ina Fried, 6 August 2009 08:47
NEWS
The wait for Windows 7 will soon be over - at least for those in Microsoft's MSDN and TechNet developer programmes. Members of those two groups will have access to the new operating system starting on Thursday.
Another group - large businesses with volume licence deals for Windows - will get access to the code on Friday, while other large businesses will be able to get the software starting 1 September.
Consumers and small businesses, meanwhile, will have to wait until the product's official launch on 22 October, when the product will start shipping on new computers and hit retail shelves.
Microsoft finalised the code for Windows 7 late last month.
Another date worth pointing out is 20 August - the last day to download the free "release candidate" version of Windows 7. Although it won't last forever, it's a good way for those with some technical know-how to try out Windows 7 for free.
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