Windows 7: Release to manufacturing

Development of Windows 7 is complete, and Microsoft has announced release to manufacturing (RTM).

It's almost here! We're very happy to tell you that we've hit the last big milestone on the way to Windows 7: Release to Manufacturing. We're packaging copies and manufacturers are putting it on new PCs. On October 22, you'll be able to get the final shipping product. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done; you helped make this an operating system we're all going to enjoy.

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Last week, I bought my first Mac and started learning Mac OS. I am still looking forward to installing Windows 7 on all my systems.