Microsoft has announced today on the Windows Team Blog, the time schedule on when Windows 7 will be available (http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/21/when-will-you-get-windows-7-rtm.aspx (http://windowsteamblog NULL.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/21/when-will-you-get-windows-7-rtm NULL.aspx)).  The interesting one for those who have a TechNet account or an MSDN account you will get it Windows 7 on Aug. 6th.  For the general public it will still be Oct. 22nd, for you to be able to get your copy.

• ISV/IHV – ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will be able to download Windows (http://www NULL.neowin NULL.net/#) 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th.
• Partner Program Gold/Certified Members – August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
• Action Pack Subscribers – August 23rd. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
• OEMs – Approximately 2 days after Microsoft officially RTM
• Volume License with Software (http://www NULL.neowin NULL.net/#) Assurance – August 7th via the Volume License Service Center (http://www NULL.neowin NULL.net/#) (VLSC). The rest of the languages for Windows 7 RTM should be available within a couple of weeks after that.
• Volume License without Software Assurance – September 1 (downloadable from the Volume License Service Center)
• MSDN/TechNet – August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
• Everyone else – October 22nd, general availability date.

Additionally, Microsoft now confirms the Windows 7 “Family Pack”. From the Windows Blog -

“I know there have been some rumors going around about a “family pack” for Windows 7. We have heard a lot of feedback from beta testers and enthusiasts over the last 3 years that we need a better solution for homes with multiple PCs. I’m happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs.”