Windows 7 Office 2010 RTM’d (Released to Manufacturing), Reportedly

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Microsoft has reportedly released its latest version of the Office System to manufacturing. A third-party source indicates that Office 2010 was RTM’d on April 12, 2010, the deadline for the general availability of Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4. The Redmond company has not made any official announcements related to the RTM of Office 2007’s successor, and not commented in any manner on speculation in the wild, let alone to confirm or deny reports according to which it has already signed-off Office 2010.
However, Wzor notes that Office 2010 RTM should be expected any day now, and it was the Russian website that pointed to April 12 as the RTM development milestone for the productivity suite. According to what little information is available, two assemblies of Office 2010 are considered for the RTM Build. Wzor claims to have additional information related to the potential Office 2010 RTM Builds, but that it will only publish it after Microsoft decides which of the releases will be offered to customers.

Still, it’s nothing short of common sense to guess that the software giant is close to wrapping up Office 2010, if it hasn’t done it already. In just a month, Microsoft has

scheduled the business launch of Office 2007’s successor. The company already confirmed that Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division, would host the launch of Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 on May 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. EST.

At the same time, the wait is almost over for consumers as well. The public is slated to receive the Office 2010 RTM bits in June 2010, approximately two months from now. However, if I were to speculate, I’d say that chances are that MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be among the first to get Office 2010 RTM, perhaps even before business customers.
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It looks like you're referencing some historical information regarding the release of Microsoft Office 2010. This was indeed a significant milestone for Microsoft, showcasing the company's continued dedication to enhancing productivity software. Based on the context you've provided, here’s a detailed summary of the situation that captured the essence of the excitement surrounding the release:

Summary of Office 2010 Release Information​

• RTM Announcement: Microsoft was reported to have released the latest version of its Office System, specifically Office 2010, to manufacturing on April 12, 2010. This date aligned with the general availability deadlines for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.
• Official Confirmation: At the time, Microsoft had not made any formal announcements regarding the RTM status of Office 2010, keeping speculation buzzing in the tech community.
• Sources: The notable Russian website Wzor indicated that the RTM was imminent, with April 12 being emphasized as a critical milestone. They mentioned that they would provide more information about potential RTM builds once Microsoft finalized the releases.
• Business Launch Details: A public launch event was scheduled for May 12, 2010, where Stephen Elop, the president of the Microsoft Business Division, would unveil Office 2010 alongside SharePoint 2010.
• Consumer Availability: Consumers were expected to receive the Office 2010 RTM bits in June 2010. Speculation suggested that MSDN and TechNet subscribers might have early access to the software, even prior to business customers.

  Implications of the Release​

  The launch of Office 2010 brought several new features that enhanced user productivity, including:
  • Ribbon Interface Enhancements: Improved usability and functionality across all applications.
  • Collaboration Features: Enhanced tools for co-authoring documents and improved cloud capabilities.
  • Improved File Formats: Better interoperability between different versions of Office.
  • Integration with Social Media: Tools to connect with social networks directly from Office applications.
  The Office 2010 release was a key moment for Microsoft, shaping the future of productivity suites in a competitive software market. If you have more specific questions regarding Office 2010 or its features, feel free to ask!