Everyone is planning on joining a very special Windows 7 party in New York next week on October 22, Windows 7 launch day.
Together with some of the top Windows and Microsoft bloggers and writers we will be participating in a meet up and give-away. There will be goodies, 7 different draught beers and of course copies of Windows 7.
The following guests will be attending and if you are in New York next Thursday October 22, you’re welcome to attend too:
We are holding the meet up at 5:30pm in the Antarctica Bar, 287 Hudson St, NY. If you’re in New York for the launch or you’ve just finished work for the day pop in and say hello and get a chance to win a copy of Windows 7. There will be some Windows trivia questions fired at people so remember to swat up on the history of Microsoft Windows. See you there!
When: Thursday October 22, 5:30 PM
Where: Antarctica Bar, NY
Mary Jo Foley is reporting that Microsoft is planning a Windows 7 launch party on October 22 in New York City.
Microsoft has been extremely secretive about the launch details but according to Foley company officials have begun sending out invites to bloggers and the media:
“We also wanted to let you know that you will be receiving an invitation to a Microsoft event in NYC on October 22nd to celebrate the availability and launch of Windows 7. With Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaking and exciting new hardware from our partners, we’re looking forward to sharing Windows 7 with the world.”
With Steve Ballmer looking after the launch it’s bound to be a good show. Stay tuned for more information.
Microsoft has officially released Windows 7 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) available for download via Technet and MSDN, however, users must have a valid subscription to either web site.
Today’s release is only available in English, and other languages will be released on October 1st. Users can now download an ISO image of Windows 7 directly from Microsoft with a unique serial key. The ISO images of Windows comes bundles with Home, Premium, Professional, and Ultimate edition in either 32bit or 64bit. The download varies in size depending on which architecture you download:
Windows 7 in 32 bit: 2385.99 MB
Windows 7 in 64 bit: 3075.30 MB
Windows 7 Starter is also available for download for users via Technet and MSDN. Users may experience some slow down during the download due to heavy bandwidth usage as consumers try to get their hands on the next major release.
Only four weeks earlier, Windows 7 was officially signed off on and went to RTM status. Consumers who do not want to wait can register for a Technet or a MSDN account to get their hands on Windows 7.
The final release of Windows 7 will be available in stores as of October 22, 2009.