Im a confirmed host myself. Got the email this morning saying I'd get my limited edition signature copy of 7 Ultimate. I'm using it as a business promotion, inviting all my customers over to actually use the software and try to get them to move up to 7.
Well, you are lucky. I want to get these people living in the middle of nowhere to realize that Windows 7 rocks and to get rid of their silly computers that have Windows Vista or XP. Things can take a LONG time to change here... everyone is so backwards. I could easily get a few hundred people to buy Windows 7 in my area just by being a host for this launch.
they have selected all of the hosts for the event, but there is a chance that not everyone has been notified of winning yet. but if you didnt get the finalist email first then it's over for you. sorry.
I am confirmed Host too.
Here is the clipping fro ArsTechnica article.
Party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009, and include the following items.
- All hosts will receive:
- One limited Signature Edition Windows 7 Ultimate
- One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7 Desktop Design
- One Puzzle with Windows 7 Desktop Design
- One Poster with Windows 7 Desktop Design
- Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7 Desktop Design for hosts and guests
- Also included in USA party packs:
- One package of streamers for decoration
- One package of balloons for decoration
- One table top centerpiece for decoration
- One package of Windows 7 napkins
US residents will also be entered for a chance to win a $750 mini-notebook computer. A total of 64 winners will be notified once all the parties are over (after October 30, 2009).
I think the key to getting selected was to set up a party site within a couple of minutes of getting the email about being a finalist. I happened to be at my machine when that email came in and did it immediately and was confirmed as a host within minutes. Then I later received another confirmation email a few days later.
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