Microsoft has released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 RTM to MSDN and TechNet subscribers today. This is technically the same build which was leaked all over the Internet almost a month ago. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is a collection of bug fixes and a roll up of updates released so far for the operating system as well as addition of a new feature called RemoteFX.
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Microsoft launches Visual Studio 2010 – now available for download
Office 2010 Beta and Web Applications available for download on MSDN and TechNet
Office 2010 Beta has been released for MSDN and TechNet users along with Office Web Applications. Office 2010 Beta is available as only Professional Plus SKU (32 bit and 64 bit variants) while Office Web Apps are available in x64 variant only for self hosting in corporate environments.
SQL Server 2008 R2 Evaluation August CTP released to MSDN/TechNet subscribers
Microsoft has released the first evaluation build of SQL Server 2008 R2 Evaluation August CTP (quiet a handful isn’t it? Why not just call it SQL Server 2008 R2 Beta ?) to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Downloads are available in the form of Enterprise Edition ( x86, x64, ia64 ) and Express Edition ( x86, x64, x86 and x64 WoW ). Public access to the CTP will be available tomorrow.
Windows 7 RTM available for download now on MSDN and TechNet!
While we wait for Twitter and Facebook to get back to 100% working conditions, we have something to do now! The moment is here that we’ve all been waiting for. The wait for Windows 7 RTM is over and MSDN users ( including me ) and TechNet members as well as the invited private beta testers can now get their greedy hands on Windows 7 RTM build.
Expression Studio 3 now available on MSDN for download
Expression Studio 3, which was released as a 60 day trial yesterday, is now available for MSDN ( Microsoft Developer Network ) subscribers to download.
Windows 7 RTM availability dates announced for MSDN and TechNet subscribers as well as Partners
Microsoft has announced Windows 7 availability dates for MSDN and TechNet subscribers as well as Partners, ISV, IHV and OEMs.
- MSDN and TechNet subscribers will get Windows 7 RTM on 6th August.
Windows 7 RTM FAQ – All you need to know about Windows 7
A lot of people have been asking me when Windows 7 will release and what RTM means. They also seem unsure of which version to get. So, I decided to make a FAQ for Windows 7 RTM. If you have any questions that aren’t a part of this FAQ, mention them in the comments and I’ll answer them and add them to the list.