anyweb Posted September 9, 2013 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Microsoft listened and posted the RTM bits of Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 on Technet and MSDN today. Starting today, we will extend availability of our current Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM builds to the developer and IT professional communities via MSDN and TechNet subscriptions. The Windows 8.1 RTM Enterprise edition will be available through MSDN and TechNet for businesses later this month. Additionally, today we’re making available the Visual Studio 2013 Release Candidate which you can download here. We heard from you that our decision to not initially release Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM bits was a big challenge for our developer partners as they’re readying new Windows 8.1 apps and for IT professionals who are preparing for Windows 8.1 deployments. We’ve listened, we value your partnership, and we are adjusting based on your feedback. As we refine our delivery schedules for a more rapid release cadence, we are working on the best way to support early releases to the various audiences within our ecosystem. chances are though that by GA (General Availability to the public) in October 18th that some updates for both operating systems will be present and ready for download if the below is a hint... Similarly, we continue to validate the Windows Server 2012 R2 software with our partners and expect to make further updates to the build for general availability on October 18 as well. The Windows 8.1 Enterprise version will be available to MSDN/TechNet and volume licensees before the end of September, apparently, so for now you can download the Professional and Retail editions. still it's good news that we've got the RTM bits, I'm downloading them now and will be deploying them as soon as I can, adios niall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
