[Burned Phoenix]

Microsoft has started shipping Window 7 in UK three days earlier of it's official launch. A Microsoft spokesperson declaired that, "Microsoft is aware of the planned postal strike and has taken action to minimize impact on those customers who pre-ordered their copies of Windows 7. As a result, some customers may receive their copy of Windows 7 a day or two early."

A spokesman at DSGi confirmed that the electrical dealer used other carriers including DHL, and so wasn't reliant purely on the Royal Mail for deliveries. "We have taken a customers-first approach, and given the threat of Royal Mail strike action, we have consulted with Microsoft and authorized the early release of a first batch of Windows 7," he added.

I've read on Crave that Amazon.co.uk is also dispatching its copies early as well. "We will be doing everything we can to ensure that Amazon customer orders are not disrupted including routing orders through our other carrier partners," it said in a statement.

[adrynalyne]

Thats actually a pretty wise move.

[Jawadkho]

Crap I waited till yesterday to pre order mine I should have done it early D: oh well

[PurplePeopleEater]

I hope I get mine early

I had a feeling they either did this already or would this time around

[Villain]

Let the pirating begin a day or two earlier than normal

[Fugal]

Villain, on 21 October 2009 - 11:45 AM, said:

Let the pirating begin a day or two earlier than normal

agreed haha

[spv36]

Villain, on 21 October 2009 - 01:45 AM, said:

Let the pirating begin a day or two earlier than normal

Fugal, on 21 October 2009 - 02:14 AM, said:

Villain, on 21 October 2009 - 11:45 AM, said:

Let the pirating begin a day or two earlier than normal

agreed haha

double agree..LOL

[WhistAler]

Still waiting for my package.

[datacenter]

Pirating began months ago

[squirrlehunter]

Score! Mine came through the post today but, I had already pirated Ultimate months ago, and can't install this until my new rig is built

[CommonSense]

Mine is shipping today so it should be here in a few days. I'm hoping for tomorrow!

This post has been edited by CommonSense: 22 October 2009 - 02:37 AM