Global Windows 7 Launch Party

[Snufffed]

Congradulations to all whom have received your Party Pack, and to those of you whom will shortly be receiving your Party Pack.

 

[leftkidney]

Windows 7 Launch Party

OK so I got an email from Microsoft telling me that I could host a Windows 7 launch party, so I figured it was a waste of time I would never win - they said it was because I have installed the RC of Windows 7 and the Beta before that and reported bugs before that via msdn - I downloaded 12 copies of the RC and installed all of them and even filled out the thingies on the computers to tell MS how I like the OS - so they asked me about previous versions of Windows I own so I listed them off (I have all version ever except for the Vista ones, only Ultimate and Home Premium), about 3 days latter I got an email asking me to include the key code for my Windows Vista Ultimate retail edition I got (I won a contest at work and they were giving it away, there is no way I would pay full price for that) so I did that and instantly got a link to a msdn page where I could download Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (gold, final build released to computer manufactures - not the RC the final version) and it never asked me for a key code, there wasnt one already entered in it just worked without one and a message came up saying "this copy of Windows 7 is for MSDN developers only, no activation is required"


but then I got another email that said I did win and they sent me a box with a bunch of things in it including a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition signed by Steve Balmer (fake signature it us printed on not actually signed)

also in the box was a set of playing cards, napkins, a Windows 7 flying turtle puzzle, 10 large pretty high quality bags so guests can cary out there stuff, a huge poster, balloons, streamers (red, green, blue, yellow - Microsoft colors), and a bunch of promotional cards for free Zune songs and other software

has anyone else won this?

 

[Ace38]

I got my party pack yesterday. I was running the gold build in Home Premium thanks to an MSDN account, but needless to say Im running the Ultimate build now.

 

[Kinematic]

I can't complain about a free $320 dollar product, but seriously I think this video sums it up.
Videos - Free video downloads and streaming video - CNET TV

 

[zrtom]

Two Special Offers for Launch Party Hosts Available Now

Two Special Offers for Launch Party Hosts Available Now
Did anyone get this email today from houseparty? One of the offers is for Norton Internet Security 2010 which leads to a link to the trial download but somewhere in there it mentions that a key will be emailed to party hosts which will activate the product beyond the trial period.

I'm not really trying to start a debate over NIS2010, but I was curious whether anyone tried the link and got a key and whether the key is for a full year or like just a couple months.
Tom

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Two Special Offers for Launch Party Hosts Available Now
Did anyone get this email today from houseparty? One of the offers is for Norton Internet Security 2010 which leads to a link to the trial download but somewhere in there it mentions that a key will be emailed to party hosts which will activate the product beyond the trial period.

I'm not really trying to start a debate over NIS2010, but I was curious whether anyone tried the link and got a key and whether the key is for a full year or like just a couple months.
Tom

I just got the email today, so I installed NIS2010 to try it out, when I get the key I'm not sure if I'll keep norton or not. Depends on how it behaves between now and then.

 

[zrtom]

I haven't installed it as yet 'cause I've been using (and liking) MS Security Essentials but I'm curious whether Norton has to "see" it installed before emailing the key or whether the key will come just through filling out the registration prior to the download page.
If the key is good for a year, it might be a good "doorprize" at my cyber House Party...lol Prolly not transferrable but, hey, it's a House Party! Anything goes....

 

[Antman]

I did the dance to get the key. Add this delay in providing the key to my list of reasons to dislike Symantec.

I have no intention of using their product(s) on a machine I own or control.

 

[bobtran]

I did the dance to get the key. Add this delay in providing the key to my list of reasons to dislike Symantec.

I have no intention of using their product(s) on a machine I own or control.

+1 They lost me at Norton AntiVirus 2005 which should win a razzy as one of the WORST products ever inflicted on the consumer. I feel ripped off to this day an will run anything to avoid their products on any machines I support or own....ever.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

I did the dance to get the key. Add this delay in providing the key to my list of reasons to dislike Symantec.

I have no intention of using their product(s) on a machine I own or control.

+1 They lost me at Norton AntiVirus 2005 which should win a razzy as one of the WORST products ever inflicted on the consumer. I feel ripped off to this day an will run anything to avoid their products on any machines I support or own....ever.

Not going to start an argument, but companies DO learn from there mistakes, look at MS for example. They've become more open with the consumers and are starting to make great products.

I feel that people are unjustly treating Norton like crap, they made a mistake, move on and get over it. So far NIS2010 is running really well on my system (as you can see its not the best system out there in terms of specs).

:|

 

[Antman]

Symantec's mistake, in my eyes, is how they market their products to the uninformed. I do not like the company.

I will use their free license on a machine that needs it. When the license expires, I will migrate the user to another zero cost solution.

 

[flez]

Is (a valid) reason for not liking the company good reason to avoid a product, the company didnt make the product, the design team did, its their work your refusing to give a chance...

I'm going to give it a try, if i get the email, because for years I have avoided their products, but i think with a nice shiny new operating system, a new day may have dawned...

Besides that sysrestore works....

Oh party packs..

streamers (red, green, blue, yellow - Microsoft colors), and a bunch of promotional cards for free Zune songs and other software

I never got any of the above. (uk pack)

 

[Mattz]

My pack is close by and should be in my hands tomorrow the cost of said OS here is $468.00 so I will be happy to see my copy landed

 

[MrGreen]

Oh party packs..

streamers (red, green, blue, yellow - Microsoft colors), and a bunch of promotional cards for free Zune songs and other software

I never got any of the above. (uk pack)

Came in the USA pack

 

[Mattz]

Yay Mine is here Pretty poor quality promotions gear Hope the O/S is not the same ?:sarc:

 

[MrGreen]

The OS is amazing. Don't be fooled by what you get in the party pack.

 

[Mattz]

I have loaded the O/S and I like what I see so far I have not done much but I will looks good and lightweight .I am happy to play with it the tote bags are good .

 

[flez]

I'm wondering what bags I have, mine have handles, two of, makes it like a doggy bag with handles, i thought a tote bag had a zip....

Anyone got a link to a picture of a US bag to see if there the same as a UK bag.

Oh and maybe a picture of a streamer, since the uk pack has no streamers...

 

[Antman]

I'm wondering what bags I have, mine have handles, two of, makes it like a doggy bag with handles, i thought a tote bag had a zip....

Anyone got a link to a picture of a US bag to see if there the same as a UK bag.

Oh and maybe a picture of a streamer, since the uk pack has no streamers...

Streaming bags

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[Mattz]

My first post from My Seven O/S machine all is well thanks Microsoft after all ive said about them they still love me?