Windows 8.1 RTM imminent

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by TecMan, Aug 3, 2013.

  1. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream
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    Hey, partner builds or Escrow shouldn't have leaked at all, yet they did. I'd say chances will be quite good...

    I guess the latest leak pissed them much more than usual, since their secret (KMSV6) is out. Surprise effect gone. Imagine if RTM had hit without pre-warning? Chaos. 'nuff said.
     
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  2. FaiKee

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  3. Brainsuck

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  4. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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    DreamsparkP has cleaned up of everything(???) I have not logged in, so it's not personal. :eek:
     
  5. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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    Tks, I was afraid if log in, some prism guy would knock on my door to-night. :druff:
     
  6. BAV0

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  7. dippyweb

    dippyweb MDL Member

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    I hope RTM will be on MSDN on this week or next week :p I have more than 20 MSDN subscriptions :p
     
  8. BAV0

    BAV0 MDL Expert

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    What would you do with 20 MSDN subscriptions?
     
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  9. Fraggy

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    Re-sell keys? :rolleyes:
     
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  10. dippyweb

    dippyweb MDL Member

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    maybe :D and subs too ;)
     
  11. BAV0

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    hmm, makes sense
     
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  12. segobi

    segobi MDL Addicted

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    RTM isos will be shared by those who receive them early - like partners, oems etc. Im sure! I wouldn't be suprised to see the leaked RTM within the next 2 weeks.
     
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  13. bchat

    bchat MDL Smart Azz

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    I'm with the cat on this one.
     
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  14. MrAnalysis

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    Same, Leaks are just that leaks.. Someone (or some people) has been doing a good job of leaking so far and less people will have the current leaked builds in there hands than the RTM. When RTM hits loads of people will have it someone is going to leak it its not definite but very likely. If stuff leaks with a few people having it, when allot of people have it the chances are it will happen.

    I would say expect a leak about 2 days after it goes RTM and is sent to OEM/Partners. Maybe add 3-4days after the leak for general availability.

    So if all happens like it probs will you will be able to grab RTM about 2-3 weeks before it hits the stores.

    Thats my guess anyway. Its a guess an educated guess at best take it with a pinch of salt.
     
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  15. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    Based on my experince,there is nothing by the chance and MS well knows about all leaks.They need their OS to be tested by many people with different machines until be released official.I can bet they knows many of our posts here and in the other places.
     
  16. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    the simple expression for this is telemetry :D
     
  17. Fraggy

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    Also called dogfooding at MSIT :D
     
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  18. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    They told me directly about their knows all my tests and more regarding Windows 8.