Using Windows 7 RC on bootcamp: will i need upgrade or full?

I'm running Windows 7 RC (Ultimate) on my macbook pro via bootcamp. I'm anticipating the expiration on it and I need to know if it will i need to buy the upgrade or the standalone for windows 7 ultimate when it is released in october?

The upgrade version for $49 is thru July 11th. The expiration on RC is not until MARCH though.
And a clean install is recommended path.
I would NOT buy Ultimate this go-around! Home Premium is fine for most anyone.
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/faq.asp
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1866970&tstart=0&messageID=974 7423#9747423

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