Microsoft seeking party hosts for Windows 7 launch

Freebies available for pushing new operating system

Iain Thomson in San Francisco

V3.co.uk, 06 Sep 2009

Microsoft is planning a series of parties around the world to celebrate the launch of Windows 7 on 22 October, and is looking for users to host the festivities.

Some computer enthusiasts organise launch parties for software, notably Mozilla users who held Firefox 3 gatherings. Microsoft is trying to mimic this, but the party organisers will get a free version of Windows 7 for their troubles, and the opportunity to win a laptop.
"These gatherings are a way for people who are excited about Windows 7 to bring together their friends, families and acquaintances to experience the product," said Brandon Le Blanc on the Windows Experience blog.

"They can happen anywhere - at home, in a cafe, at schools, or at other community gathering spots - and can be as flexible and creative as you and your circle of people. I'm thinking about hosting a launch party myself, and thinking about where and who to invite to my party when I host it."

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September 10th, 2009
So, who's planning a Windows 7 launch party?

Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 3:12 am

By now you must have heard that Microsoft is helping Windows fans organize “launch parties” for Windows 7. So, will you be hosting a launch party?

Here’s the deal:

Got 9 Friends? You can get Windows 7 DVD for Free

First, answer some simple questions:

1. Do you have a computer at home that can run Windows 7. You may use the free Upgrade Advisor utility to determine if your current Windows XP, Vista or Linux machine meets the system requirements for Windows 7.

2. Do you have 9 or more friends in town?

3. Do you live in any of the following countries - India, US, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Italy, Spain or Hong Kong?

If you just said yes to all the above questions, here’s an opportunity for you to grab a free Windows 7 Ultimate DVD shipped to you without charge along with some other Windows 7 goodies straight from Microsoft.

Microsoft will do a public launch of Windows 7 on October 22 and to generate buzz around the event, they are inviting Windows enthusiasts from around the world to throw up small parties at their own homes and show off the new Windows 7 to friends and family members.

You can apply to become a party host at houseparty.com and if selected, you’ll receive a special Signature Edition of Windows 7 Ultimate edition in your mailbox.

You may sign-up to become a host using your existing Facebook account or your Windows Live ID. Microsoft will send you an email sometime in the second week of September to let you know if you are through.

So, anyone giving it a go?

More:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=5374