Windows 7 Release Confirmed for Dec 2009

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/12/2009 08:46 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

Microsoft has finally updated the release plan for its upcoming operating system. In a press release the Redmond company mentioned that Windows 7 "will be available to customers in time for the holiday shopping season," with Windows Server 2008 R2 set to come about around the same time.

"With early RC testing and extensive partner feedback we've received, Windows 7 is tracking well for holiday availability," said Bill Veghte, senior vice president of the Windows Business at Microsoft.

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