Free copies of the released versions of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 (if you're in the UK, plus some other caveats)
UPDATE: Just to correct a few misquotes I've seen, I'm not predicting release dates, just saying that if you take part in the online launch and are one of the lucky 1000 we'll send a copy when the products are available. I'm not saying whether these products will or won't be available on Jan 19th - we'll ship them to you when we have them. The key phrase from my original post below is "...as soon as they're available".
We currently planning on giving away 1000 free copies of Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 - the final, released versions - as soon as they're available. However, before you bite my arm off, there are a few caveats:
1) These are for UK people only, so you need to have a UK address for us to ship to
2) You need to be a developer. We love developers :-)
3) And this is the big caveat: You need to take part in our UK developer online launch event on January 19th and 20th (yes, I know the 20th is a Saturday).
At the moment I just want readers of this blog to be aware that we're planning to do this, I'll have more details once we've thrashed them out. But there's no catch, if you take part in the online launch event (and we're working out exactly what we mean by "take part") you'll have a chance to get one of those 1000 copies. Or at least, that's the plan.
Just by the way, we're having a physical launch event too at the same time ie 19th and 20th Jan. And we've already lined up a big-gun keynote speaker from the US. As soon as registrations open I'll post the details here.
Stay tuned for more.
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Anonymous
November 03, 2006
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November 03, 2006
That's pretty cool. I just wish Microsoft Ireland would announce and do the same.Anonymous
November 03, 2006
The developer launch for Vista and Office is scheduled to happen at the Microsoft Campus in Reading on...Anonymous
November 08, 2006
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November 08, 2006
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November 10, 2006
are you planning on giving away copies to people who attend the physical lauch too?Anonymous
November 10, 2006
We're only announcing that we're giving away 1000 copies of Windows Vista and 1000 copies of Office 2007 at the online event Ian.Anonymous
November 20, 2006
I am looking forward to this event, I am going to book the day off college to come to the Friday launch event. Once sign ups are available I will sign up to go to the -physical- event. :) Thanks Ian. -- Max ShanlyAnonymous
November 20, 2006
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November 21, 2006
Hi Ian, thanks. I am going to book the day off school to come, I'll be 17 then and I only have one lesson a day on Fridays. So I will take the day off. Is it possible to take photos at the event? -- Max ShanlyAnonymous
November 21, 2006
Hi Max - I'd hate to think we're encouraging you to take time off school :-) but hopefully it will be a worthwhile learning alternative. Great to hear you're enthusiastic about taking part, we're really fired up about this stuff too. Re photos, it should be fine, I'll double check, if you hear nothing assume it's ok.Anonymous
November 22, 2006
Hi Ian, doesn't really matter about taking a day off school I'm a month ahead on my work. :D Also, I will be coming officially as a repesentative of Patchou, the creator of Messenger Plus! Live. Since I am one of his official software testers. :) -- MaxAnonymous
November 22, 2006
Well, all I seem to talk about these days is that I am going away on holiday for a granduoso 3 weeksAnonymous
November 29, 2006
Microsoft is giving away free copies to US residents too based on this article: http://www.vistaultimate.com/free-windows-vista-business.htmAnonymous
December 07, 2006
what do you mean by "take part"? Anyway, In the link you send today there is not a registration for the "Online event"Anonymous
December 07, 2006
Hi Alberto. We're still working out what "take part" means, but will probably involve a question based on you viewing the session recordings. Believe me, as soon as we have a definitive answer I'll let people know. As for registering for the online event: We don't need you to pre-register (we didn't want to make life difficult). So just visit the site on the day - same link as I posted - and follow the directions. You'll need to "register" at that time, which will involve entering some details about yourself, but it shouldn't be too onerous. We're not planning on limiting the number of people who take part online. Thanks for the questions, all good.Anonymous
December 09, 2006
Free copies of Vista and Office 2007Anonymous
December 14, 2006
I'll be at the launch and would certanily love a copy of Vista to take back to the Office...I'm sure I could then get them to up-grade to Vista & Office regards BuckieAnonymous
January 04, 2007
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January 05, 2007
Free copies of Vista and Office 2007 Looking forward to more great technology innovation in 2007. See all in 07!:). With the best regards. StefanAnonymous
January 19, 2007
Have i missed this, its after 5.40 and no link!! I watched all the videos and have been clicking refresh for the last 15 minutes to get in first.Anonymous
February 23, 2007
i love the whole features of windows vista. i have a compatible computer too. so i want these software. long live WINDOWS.