http://msmvps.com/blogs/steveb/archive/tags/Windows+8/Action+Pack/default.aspxTags: Windows 8, Action PackenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://msmvps.com/blogs/steveb/archive/2012/08/17/windows-8-for-microsoft-partner-action-pack-subscribers.aspxFri, 17 Aug 2012 21:55:00 GMTd67277c4-116b-43f1-b688-e9ef184ea916:1815234steveb2http://msmvps.com/blogs/steveb/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=1815234http://msmvps.com/blogs/steveb/archive/2012/08/17/windows-8-for-microsoft-partner-action-pack-subscribers.aspx#comments<p>I checked today with the Microsoft Action Pack Regional Service Center for the Unites States on what the availability of Windows 8 will be for US Partners who have current Action Pack subscriptions. We will be getting usage rights for 10 licenses of Windows 8 Professional. Available August 20, 2012.</p> <p>Also check out release dates here on the Windows Team Blog (thanks to Brandon LeBlanc):</p> <p><a href="http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2012/08/01/windows-8-has-reached-the-rtm-milestone.aspx">http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2012/08/01/windows-8-has-reached-the-rtm-milestone.aspx</a></p> <p>People will be able get Windows 8 starting on October 26^{<span style="font-size:x-small;">th</span>} either by <a href="http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2012/07/02/upgrade-to-windows-8-pro-for-39-99.aspx">upgrading for $39.99</a> or on a new PC or device. And if you buy an eligible Windows 7 PC <i>today</i>, you will be able to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 (U.S.) through the <a href="https://windowsupgradeoffer.com/">Windows Upgrade Offer</a>. </p> <p>However, we have a number of programs that provides various audiences early access to the Windows 8 RTM code to help prepare for Windows 8 as it enters the marketplace this fall:</p> <ul> <li><b>August 15th:</b> Developers will be able to download the final version of Windows 8 via your <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/">MSDN subscriptions</a>.</li> <li><b>August 15th:</b> IT professionals testing Windows 8 in organizations will be able to access the final version of Windows 8 through your <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/">TechNet subscriptions</a>.</li> <li><b>August 16th:</b> Customers with existing <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/software-assurance/default.aspx">Microsoft Software Assurance</a> for Windows will be able to download Windows 8 Enterprise edition through the Volume License Service Center (VLSC), allowing you to test, pilot and begin adopting Windows 8 Enterprise within your organization. </li> <li><b>August 16th:</b> Microsoft Partner Network members will have access to Windows 8.</li> <li><b>August 20th:</b> Microsoft Action Pack Providers (MAPS) receive access to Windows 8. </li> <li><b>September 1st:</b> Volume License customers without Software Assurance will be able to purchase Windows 8 through <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/how-to-buy/Default.aspx">Microsoft Volume License Resellers</a>.</li> </ul> <p><i>Please note: if a program you are in is not mentioned, please be patient as dates for Windows 8 RTM code availability for other programs will be communicated when the information becomes available. </i></p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://msmvps.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1815234" width="1" height="1">Microsoft Partner ProgramAction PackWindows 8