Microsoft has finally announced the pricing of Windows 7 Family Pack and Windows Anytime Upgrade options. Starting from October 22, users will be able to buy a Family Pack for just $149.99 that will carry three licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The pack will be in limited numbers so be sure to snag one early.

MS also released the pricing for the users wanting to upgrade the Windows 7 OS to a higher version. The Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU) will allow users to upgrade to a higher Win 7 edition at a lesser price.

An upgrade from Starter to Home Premium Edition will cost a user $79.99 while from HP to Professional or Ultimate will cost $89.99 and $139.99 respectively.

The WAU will be available in 13 countries – Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and US.

[Via Windowsteamblog]

Microsoft has unveiled the release date for users to procure the Windows 7 RTM code. They have segregated the users on the basis of when they’ll receive the RTM copy. A partner, developer or an OEM will be able to download the OS from as early as August 6. If you happen to be a member of the Microsoft Partner Network, you’ll receive it on August 16 while Action Pack subscribers will get it from August 23.

Microsoft also confirmed the Family Pack offer for Windows 7. The Family Pack of the Home Premium SKU will be available in select markets that will allow users to install OS on up to 3 PCs. The eligibility or the pricing details are still kept under wraps but the last we heard it will be hovering around $150.

[Windowsblog via Electronista]

Microsoft will be offering a Family Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium for users having more than a single computer in their household. Though the announcement is yet to be confirmed, a bit a sleuthing of an agreement in recently leaked Home Premium build reveals it. Apparently, Microsoft will sell the packs to “Qualified Family Pack Users” where they’ll be eligible to install the OS on three different machines in the same household. The intrinsic details like pricing or availability are still under wraps but we expect it to roll out soon.

[Via ZDnet]