October 22 Is the Official Release Date For Windows 7

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Microsoft has announced October 22 as the launch date of Windows 7, the latest version of the Windows operating system.

The software giant said last month that Windows 7, which replaces the much maligned Vista, would be available to customers in time for the holiday shopping season. The October release date is ahead of expectations.

Microsoft released a nearly-final version of Window 7, known as Windows 7 Release Candidate, last month and invited feedback from the public in a test of the operating system’s capabilities.

“We feel confident that we will deliver Windows 7 with our partners on October 22,” Bill Veghte, senior vice president for Microsoft’s Windows business, said.

Windows 7 will be available on new PCs from October 22. Microsoft will also sell versions that people can install on existing PCs.

Posted on June 3, 2009 | Filed Under Tech