Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 will be released to various partners and tech professional in early August. Dates are:
- ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners - August 6.
- Volume License (VL) customers with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license - August 7.
- IT Professionals with TechNet Subscriptions - August 6.
- Developers with MSDN Subscriptions - August 6.
Microsoft also confirmed that a family pack of up to three installs will be made available through pricing was not yet given.
Beta testers? No freebies or extra discounts over the special pre-order offer for Windows 7 upgrades.