Microsoft 2008 Launch Event
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I got an MS email a few weeks back and, if I recall right, they said they'll be giving away free copies of VS 2008 Standard or Pro. Just did a search and got this hit[^] which seems to confirm it.
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Once again I am sure this only goes for USA and other rich countries. Once again us poor buggers in the 3rd world have to dish out $ prices for software that's almost (or more) equivalent to a month's salary. :sigh:
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Are they giving away VS2008 Standard Edition at these events?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001They are giving away - VS 2008 - SQL Server 2008 - Windows Server 2008 - a book about an MS topic for everybody Are you going to wear a CodeProject button at the Launch Event? I'd love to meet a few CPians next week in Frankfurt.
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Are they giving away VS2008 Standard Edition at these events?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001The last time it was the Standard. Anyway, I clearly recall that here in Italy they give 2008 Standard.
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Are they giving away VS2008 Standard Edition at these events?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Not at the NZ one, just a 90 day trial: :( The Launch Wave 2008 promotional pack includes: 1 x Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition with 1 virtualisation license RTM 1 x Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite 90 day trial 1 x SQL CTP 6 (Community Technology Preview) plus a SQL RTM (final version) voucher for SQL Standard 1 user Attendees will also recieve: A 40% discount voucher on a TechNET Plus Single User subscription 1 x Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista DVD Extracted from http://www.microsoft.com/nz/events/launchwave/default.mspx[^]
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Are they giving away VS2008 Standard Edition at these events?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001At the HeroesHappenHere Launch tour from Microsoft, I am under the impression that all attendees will receive a kit with copies of Visual Studio 2008, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008. Free copies of all 3 programs, however I am not sure which VS it will be. For the Office/Vista/ExchangeServer launch they gave away Office 2007 Pro Plus.
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They don't really say... At the "install fest" events in December, they were giving away VS 2008 Pro. On the plus side, Silverlight is free :rolleyes: (OT, yes, but the annoying popups are, well, annoying...)
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Actually, it was the 90-day trial disk, with a registration number that you plugged in to get the real pro disk when they were launched by sometime in February. BTW - know when those real disks will be shipped? Thanks!
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Are they giving away VS2008 Standard Edition at these events?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001Yes they are. I e-mailed Chris Bowen, who gives these presentations for Microsoft, and he said: I’ve heard there will be some combination of full packaged (not for resale) product (VS2008 Standard), CTP/RTM versions of product, and vouchers for final bits of SQL Server and Windows 2008. The Windows Server bits will apparently be for testing/evaluation only, and I’m not sure about the SQL bits. I plan to attend and get a free copy of VS2008, as I did several years ago when I got my free copy of VS2005. It's a terrific deal! :-D
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Actually, it was the 90-day trial disk, with a registration number that you plugged in to get the real pro disk when they were launched by sometime in February. BTW - know when those real disks will be shipped? Thanks!
_________________________________________________ Have a great day!!! -- L.J.
I've already purchased, received, and installed my copy of Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition....
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Actually, it was the 90-day trial disk, with a registration number that you plugged in to get the real pro disk when they were launched by sometime in February. BTW - know when those real disks will be shipped? Thanks!
_________________________________________________ Have a great day!!! -- L.J.
Mine was shipped three days ago, it is expected to arrive today...:D
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Mine was shipped three days ago, it is expected to arrive today...:D
