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promotional kit at vs2008 launch

pwd · 2008-01-28 19:09:09

MS are launching vs 2008, mssql server 2008 and ms server 2008 at tripod. They are giving a promotional kit containing versions of the three products to people who attend. What sort of licences do tou think they'll give?

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28-01-2008 8:09pm

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MS are launching vs 2008, mssql server 2008 and ms server 2008 at tripod.
They are giving a promotional kit containing versions of the three products to people who attend.
What sort of licences do tou think they'll give?

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#2 28-01-2008 8:14pm
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The express editions would be quite funny.

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#3 28-01-2008 8:24pm
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yeah I don't know why they are being vague if they giving full licences.
I don't see how they would have an express version of windows server however.
Could be eveluation editions though.

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#4 28-01-2008 8:27pm
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Didn't see server actually. Didn't they give away a free version of vista or office not to long ago for registering to some event? If so maybe they are full versions.

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#5 28-01-2008 8:29pm
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http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/22/free-copies-of-windows-server-sql-server-and-visual-studio-2008/

That seems to suggest they will be full versions too.

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#6 28-01-2008 9:05pm
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I emailed and got a prompt response.

The following licences are included:

· Vista Ultimate Edition with SP1 + subscription to OneCare.
· Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition.
· SQL Server 2008 CTP 5.0 plus a voucher for the full release of SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition when available later in the year.
· Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (64 + 32bit) for internal testing & evaluation only.

w00t

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#7 29-01-2008 5:42am
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Hmm, Ireland gets a lot more than Australia. Here the visual studio is only a 90day trial and there is no mention of Vista . Is it a free or pay even in Ireland? Costs $199 here.

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#8 29-01-2008 10:16am
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How do you register to attend this?

Here's more info: http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/events/default.mspx

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#9 29-01-2008 10:24am
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but hasnt sql server 2008 been delayed?

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#10 29-01-2008 10:53am
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Is this the list of events that are referred to here? Just wondering about registering for them is all

Thanks

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#11 29-01-2008 10:56am
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I think this is the URL to register at: http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx

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#12 29-01-2008 11:09am
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JohnK wrote: »

I think this is the URL to register at: http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx

That has the same events that I linked to, so I'm reasonably confident in the 2 pages, especially since your says you get the versions upon leaving too

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#13 29-01-2008 11:20am
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I believe there are just 150 places for the event and last time I checked (a few days ago) it was up to about 105 or so. There are some earlier events due to happen with the technology user groups around the country. Link below.

http://blogs.msdn.com/clare_dillon/

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#14 29-01-2008 11:22am
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Well I just regged using John K's link for the 18:00 - 20:00 slot so seems like there's still some spots left. (unless I got the last )

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#15 29-01-2008 11:45am
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Registered for the 15.00 session.. should be interesting enough to see whats going on with 2008. and if the licenses are actually full versions then ill be well impressed!

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#16 29-01-2008 12:08pm
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I just signed up - 137 out of 150

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#17 29-01-2008 1:16pm
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JohnK wrote: »

I think this is the URL to register at: http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx

I can't make it to the Dublin one, I don't think you get the free software at the Community Launch?

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#18 29-01-2008 2:01pm
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Well according to Clare Dillons Blog post (Marketing manager - Developer & Platform Group if I remember rightly)

"These technical events will include content for both IT Professionals and Developers and will run from 2pm to 8:30pm. You can be sure there will also be some great launch goodies for attendees as well as a good old celebration after the event itself! "

So I would hope there would be.

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#19 30-01-2008 12:55am
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Signed up for this one, at least its related to my job so should be interesting to see whats happening.

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#20 30-01-2008 11:59am
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pwd wrote: »

The following licences are included:
· Vista Ultimate Edition with SP1 + subscription to OneCare.
w00t

So, can anyone confirm if Vista is included? http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055226915 seems to indicate its just Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 & Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 (although its still nice)

Signed up as well to the 18:00 one there, so there are still places left. Hopefully there will be some goodies too

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#21 05-02-2008 10:03pm
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booked for the 15:00 Showcase, looking forward to it now cheers for the heads-up

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#22 22-04-2008 10:23pm
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Just got back from the Cardiff Launch and I can confirm the Licences for the following are only valid for 356 day evaluation.
Windows Vista Ultimate inc SP1

Windows Server 2008 Standard

Looks like Visual Studio 2008 Standard with MSDN library might be the full version.

Onecare is a 90 day Evaluation.

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#23 25-11-2008 3:30am
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darn it, didn't realise you needed to register your pin for free sql server several months before it was released

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