![]() ![]() Tell a white lie and claim to be an "IT Manager", "IT Worker", "Non IT manager" or a "Developer" however, and you're taken directly to a Java application, which allows you to download a fully-working ISO. Select roles such as "Other", "Tech Enthusiast" or "Consumer" and you're met with a message saying "Thank you for your interest in Windows 7! The evaluation version you are attempting to download is for IT Professionals only." To download the software you fill out an online form, which includes a drop-down box for occupation. Microsoft has attempted to restrict downloads to professional users, but the measures the company are has taken can be worked around it would seem. It's available for download until the 31st March 2010, although Microsoft claims there is "a limited quantity" of downloads, without specifically saying how many. After this it will shut down once an hour. The operating system needs to be activated within 10 days of the install, and is fully functional for 90 days. Writing on Microsoft's Springboard Series blog, Stephen Rose says the RTM download "is specifically intended for IT professionals responsible for desktop administration," rather than consumers or tech enthusiasts at large. Microsoft has made "feature-complete", release-to-manufacturing (RTM) code of Windows 7 Enterprise edition universally available.Īlmost. ![]()
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