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Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:58 am Post subject: Get Vista or Office 2007 free

Got this from Hard OCP - cannot confirm if this is legit or not YMMV Shocked

http://www.powertogether.com/

Watch 3webcasts, and get either Vista Buisness, or Office 2007

The site is getting hammered right now... try back later

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

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Learn how you can leverage Windows Vista to deliver powerful applications of your own. Select at least three Webcasts to view. You’ll actually gain skills you can put to use.
Tell us a little about yourself so that we can help you find the most relevant Windows Vista development resources and also so that we know where to send your free, fully-licensed copy of Windows Vista Business*.
If you are eligible to receive a free copy of Windows Vista Business*, we’ll begin shipping your copy within 6 to 8 weeks after Windows Vista is released to manufacturing. While you’re waiting, why not attend a Windows Vista event, or check the Community section to see some of the cool things others are doing.

Do all this and IF you're eligible we'll send it to you

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject:

This site was created October 3rd, 2006, and looks to be owned by someone in London.

If I get some time I will check the Microsoft site and see if they actually do have any affiliation or if they know anything about the give away.

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject:

don't bite a gift horse in the mouth Cool

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject:

Quetzalcoatl wrote:
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fully-licensed copy of Windows Vista Business*.

Do all this and IF you're eligible we'll send it to you

The restrictions seem to be standard...but be 18, US resident and etc...

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* The Power Together Campaign consists of two (2) offers, the Windows Vista Business Offer and the Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Offer, and is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (includes District of Columbia) 18 years of age or older. You are not eligible to receive these offers if you or your employer is a participant in the Microsoft Partner Program or the Microsoft Developer Network. To be eligible to receive Windows Vista Business, you must register at www.powertogether.com and participate in at least three (3) qualifying web casts and/or virtual lab sessions within 30 days of registration. To be eligible to receive Microsoft Office Professional 2007, you must register at www.powertogether.com and participate in at least three (3) qualifying web casts and/or virtual lab sessions within 30 days of registration. In order to register at www.powertogether.com, you may be asked to provide personal information including name, telephone, and address. All personal information gathered during registration will be subject to Microsoft’s privacy policy. Limit one gift per person per Offer. These offers are non-transferable. These offers expire on February 28, 2007, or while supplies last, and are not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. If you are eligible for and register to receive both gifts, you must complete a W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) form prior to receipt of the second gift. Any gift returned as non-deliverable will not be re-sent. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for shipment of your gift(s).

Government Customers: Microsoft intends that use of the services and products offered as part of this promotion comply with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local government gift and ethics rules. If you are a government employee (including an employee of a public education institution), these services and products may be used for evaluation purposes only, solely for the benefit of your agency or institution, and not for the personal use or benefit of any individual. You should consult with your agency or institution counsel or ethics officer prior to use of these services or products. You may return the products to Microsoft at its expense.

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

Anyone want to get me a copy of Office? Pretty please? My parents lost their copy and mum wont stop whingeing at me about it...

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject:

I did Microsoft's "Small Business Summit" back in April, spent about 4 hours watching their webcasts over several days and didn't get squat despite emails saying I would receive MS Office.

Be wary of MS offers like this.

Butt Sniffer Joined: 09 Nov 2000 Posts: 1883

I think I'll just wait and hope they give us a copy at the launch event in Jan.

Leg Humper Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 5997

I think Dell will give you a 'free' Vista next March for postage if you buy a m/c now.

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject:

meh all I got was the beta. Nothing exciting IMHO

Guide Dog Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 8419 Location: MN

gregw wrote:
I did Microsoft's "Small Business Summit" back in April, spent about 4 hours watching their webcasts over several days and didn't get squat despite emails saying I would receive MS Office.

Be wary of MS offers like this.

Yeah and I ordered 75 free security posters from them and only got 15...

and a USB drive that never came...

Bastereds are trying to steal my informations...

Butt Sniffer Joined: 09 Nov 2000 Posts: 1883

creed wrote:
meh all I got was the beta. Nothing exciting IMHO

I haven't red or sene anything that makes me want to move from XP to Vista either.

anglachel wrote:
a USB drive that never came...

Bastereds are trying to steal my informations...

Yeah, I was dumb enough to think i would get a USB drive as well.

But the MS rep did give me a copy of Office Small Business a few years back, so there not all bad.

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:49 am Post subject:

I'm on webcast number two... Hopefully it isn't a scam...

Thanks Rah for the shipping info Wink Smile

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject:

Microsoft wrote:
Dear John:

Congratulations.You've learned how to leverage the 2007 Microsoft Office system to enable to workers to get connected to the information they need. And now your free, full-licensed copy of the Microsoft Office Professional 2007 is on its way.

Please be patient. We cannot ship your gift until Microsoft Office Professional 2007 is released to manufacturing. Your free software should arrive in six to eight weeks after RTM. If it doesn't arrive after eight weeks, please contact a customer service representative at Windows Vista and Office Kit Order Admin.

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject:

gregw wrote:
I did Microsoft's "Small Business Summit" back in April, spent about 4 hours watching their webcasts over several days and didn't get squat despite emails saying I would receive MS Office.

Be wary of MS offers like this.

I went to presentation they had a few months ago with a friend of mine, and they handed me Vista Beta 2 as I walked through the door...which for some reason I can't find at the moment, so much for trying it out.