Windows 7 out already?

I am curious. I have heard (thru some friends) that full versions of Windows 7 already exist out there, before the Oct 22 release of the software. Could this be true? I read online that those who have subscriptions to MSDN can get copies of Windows 7 Home, Premium, Professional and Ultimate in 32 and 64 bit right now. So does that mean some people already have Window 7, legit copies? What about corporations IT Depts? Do they get it before the release date? I’m curious, I want to learn more about this stuff.

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i joined technet a feww weeks ago and downloaded windows 7. yes, my copy is legit and works flawlessly.

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It's currently available for MSDN and TechNet subscribers.  Those are either businesses or individuals who have those subscriptions.  Others than that, the general public has to wiat until October 22nd.

 

 

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me too as well i am running the RTM of windows 7

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Quoting Island, reply 2
It's currently available for MSDN and TechNet subscribers.  Those are either businesses or individuals who have those subscriptions.  Others than that, the general public has to wiat until October 22nd.
It's also available for students via the MSDNAA.

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It's currently available for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Those are either businesses or individuals who have those subscriptions. Others than that, the general public has to wiat until October 22nd.

I wonder if I could get a copy from my IT dept? }:)

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It's also available for students via the MSDNAA.

Assuming their school isn't being completely and utterly idiotic about passing the MSDNAA info out...  (Still haven't gotten mine for this semester)