Free Windows Vista Business & Office Professional 2007 ?

aimanzym

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i saw this in other forum, bring it here:

here is the original msg:

Did not see this posted elsewhere.

Free Licensed versions of Windows Vista Business and Office Professional 2007!

All you have to do is watch webcasts similar to the Free Microsoft Office Deal that was available several months ago.

Link: http://www.powertogether.com/

From arstechnica.com:

In case you can't seem to find an affordable way to obtain a copy of Windows Vista or Office 2007, Microsoft has started a website that will help you get both pieces of software for free.

The new site, called The Power of Together, contains webcasts and vLabs (virtual labs) which must be completed in order to receive free copies of the software. According to the offering details, a user wishing to receive a free copy of Windows Vista Business must complete three qualifying webcasts or virtual lab sessions within 30 days of registering on the site (Vista's vLabs are not mentioned on the homepage). The same goes for people wishing to receive a copy of Office Professional 2007. The offer expires on February 28, 2007, or while supplies last. After completing the sessions, your copy of Vista and/or Office will arrive by mail in six to eight weeks.

One final thing to note: if you or your employer is a participant in the Microsoft Partner Program or the MSDN, you are not eligible for this offer.
 

coloumb

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Hrm... maybe not such a good find after reading all of the comments?
 

rondor

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What are the chances this is legit? A Google search for "The power of Together" and powertogether.com turns up nothing that indicates there is a true Microsoft connection here -- nothing about this offer, either. If it sounds too good to be true...
 

voigts

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Nice find. Looks like I'll be doing some video watching especially given the cost of Vista.
 

GZeus

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Heads up on this one. I was following the FW thread on this and this came up:

From the website:

"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."

That means giving your SSN to some unknown before you get your software. Also, the 'whois' shows ties to England and Sweden.

Just a FYI. Could very well still be legit! :)
 

Luthien

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hmm, I already signed up and am now worried it could be a scam. With all that information if it isnt legit and I supply my SSN my identity could be stolen. I also went searching on google and came up empty. I am definately concerned. One hell of a scam if it is an identity theft scheme.
 

OAKside24

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I'm a doubter but the effort is worth it I suppose, trying, ty!

Has anyone completed a video and had it register on site as 'Viewed' or whatnot?
Or even better, viewed all three and got confirmation that your gift will ship?

Okay all three videos I've viewed are 'Pending' and all seems well.
Everything looks well-run to me and in working order, less skeptical now.
 

SilentVixen

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Originally posted by: Luthien
hmm, I already signed up and am now worried it could be a scam. With all that information if it isnt legit and I supply my SSN my identity could be stolen. I also went searching on google and came up empty. I am definately concerned. One hell of a scam if it is an identity theft scheme.

Solution is don't be greedy and ask for both. The only reason they even need tax forms is because the value on both is over the allowed gift value to be tax free.
 

Bad Dude

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For all we know this site could be ran by terrorists who are trying to steal our Identities. Nothing is this good and is true. Be careful all.
Good luck.
 

SilentVixen

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Originally posted by: Bad Dude
For all we know this site could be ran by terrorists who are trying to steal our Identities. Nothing is this good and is true. Be careful all.
Good luck.

it's obviously really linked with microsoft. It uses their signin. Used the wrong password to check - was denied - used correct password and it worked.
 
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I am always skeptical about these things. I have chosen to report this site to Microsoft. I will await an answer from them to tell me if it is a legitimate offer. Scammers always have a way of incorporating validating information into web pages to make you feel comfortable. I will let you all know what the answer is when I get one which will probably be a day or two.
 

13Gigatons

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The Office 2007 does not work for me and if I only recieve one that is the one I would want.
 

jlbenedict

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Domain Name.......... powertogether.com
Creation Date........ 2006-10-03
Registration Date.... 2006-10-03
Expiry Date.......... 2007-10-03
Organisation Name.... Philip Colebrook
Organisation Address. Flat 13, Inner City House
Organisation Address.
Organisation Address. London
Organisation Address. SE14 6QP
Organisation Address. -
Organisation Address. GREAT BRITAIN (UK)

Admin Name........... Philip Colebrook
Admin Address........ Flat 13, Inner City House
Admin Address........
Admin Address........ London
Admin Address........ SE14 6QP
Admin Address........ -
Admin Address........ GREAT BRITAIN (UK)
Admin Email.......... **********@gmail.com
Admin Phone.......... 44.2086915308
Admin Fax............

Tech Name............ CBS Registry
Tech Address......... Box 3396
Tech Address.........
Tech Address......... Stockholm
Tech Address......... SE 103 68
Tech Address......... -
Tech Address......... SWEDEN
Tech Email........... ********@melbourneitcbs.com
Tech Phone........... 46.855340200
Tech Fax............. 46.855340201
Name Server.......... ns1.msft.net
Name Server.......... ns5.msft.net
Name Server.......... ns2.msft.net
Name Server.......... ns3.msft.net
Name Server.......... ns4.msft.net
 

kenji4life

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not to feed the conspiracy, but a clever 'hacker' could use the hotmail website to create this illusion, while also stealing your password..:

however.. I do not believe this is fake.
 

Linflas

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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.

:(
 

lupi

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Ah bummer; I can get the office products for 20 from work but not the OS. :(