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The term release to manufacturing (RTM) refers to the milestone when software code is finalized and delivered to hardware partners for pre-installation on new devices. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about RTM often center on Microsoft's schedule for major Windows releases and service packs. For example, threads have covered rumors of an accelerated Windows 8 RTM target in April 2012 to compete with the iPad, as well as the official RTM announcement for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 in February 2011. These conversations highlight how RTM dates influence when consumers and businesses can expect new features, updates, and security improvements from Microsoft.
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Rumor: Windows 8 rushed for April 2012 to fight iPad
Microsoft may be stepping up the schedule for Windows 8 to help counter the iPad, a new tip from a reliable source says. Most have it shipping in late 2012 to keep with Microsoft's usually rigid three-year schedule, but ZDNet has been told Microsoft was pressing for a Release To Manufacturing...- News
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Windows 7 SP1 public launch coming February 22
Microsoft today announced that it had wrapped up work on Windows 7 SP1 (Service Pack 1), and would start delivering the major upgrade on Feb. 22 through Windows Update. The company said it had reached the "release to manufacturing," or RTM milestone for both Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008...- News
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