http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ukschools/archive/2009/07/22/windows-7-availability-date-announced-7th-august-for-many.aspxThe Windows Team have announced, via The Windows Blog , more information on the various availability dates for Windows 7. Whilst the consumer product launches on 22nd October, it will actually be available earlier for customers using our ‘volume licensingen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ukschools/archive/2009/07/22/windows-7-availability-date-announced-7th-august-for-many.aspx#9845105Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:27:22 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9845105arichards<p>I am all prepared and ready for the 7th. It should be installed by the end of the day - on the IT suites at least.</p> <p>Nice to see MS recognising that Schools are the real pioneers when it comes to using the latest software</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9845105" width="1" height="1">