http://blogs.technet.com/b/technet_flash_feed/archive/2009/07/22/when-can-you-get-your-hands-on-windows-7-rtm.aspxThe answer to that question is “sooner than you might think.” The Windows Team Blog has posted details on when customers will be able to download the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) bits, and the availability depends on who you are. For instanceen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)