Microsoft Announces Timeline for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

(June 3, 2009) Steve Guggenheimer, Global Vice President, Microsoft OEM Division, at Computex In the keynote speech, Microsoft expressed confidence in the progress made in Windows 7 and Windows Sever 2008 R2, and announced that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will enter the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) phase in the second half of July, and in 2009, 10 Simultaneous listing on the 22nd.

"Microsoft has always emphasized that ensuring good product quality is our primary goal," said Steve Guggenheimer. "So after every important milestone in the successful product development cycle, we will Confidence in sharing this product with users and partners. We have received a lot of positive feedback from our partners, and they also hope to provide Windows 7 to customers in this holiday season."

In addition, history Tiffe Gujheimer also said that Microsoft will introduce an upgrade option that allows partners to offer upgrades to Windows 7 after Windows 7 is released for those who purchase pre-installed Windows Vista PCs.

Microsoft has been working closely with its partners to enable our consumers to enjoy the conveniences that Windows 7 brings. Steve Guggenheimer said, "For this reason, we will Introducing a Windows upgrade option. For consumers who purchase new computers, whether they are students who are about to enter school or who need a new computer, they can choose to upgrade to Windows 7 when they purchase a new computer."

The exact date of the Windows upgrade option will be announced later, and partners can provide consumers with more details.

This is Steve Gueheimer's second speech at Computex. The last time he gave a speech at Computex, he just took over the OEM department, which worked with hardware manufacturers around the world to integrate Microsoft technologies and launch computers, laptops, mobile phones and other devices.

Although the economic downturn of the past year has brought challenges to consumers, partners and the entire IT industry, Gujheimer said that the extensive cooperation between software and partners will continue to be consumers through innovation. , the industry and the overall economic situation bring benefits.

Steve Guggenheimer said: "Windows will continue to improve people's lives, enabling people to use technology to make communication more efficient, to complete tasks and tasks in a simpler way, and to create new possibilities. Sex and Opportunity. Our hardware partners and software competitors – the entire industry are constantly bringing surprises to everyone.”
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