Comments on: Free Vista or Office 2007 DVD: just sit through 3 Microsoft webcasts

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:23:32 +0000

hey guys if ne1 can give me or tell me where i can get a free copy of vist that would be awesome l8rsx
FREE FREE!

By: Oliver Sturm

Oliver Sturm — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:04:43 +0000

And of course, and as usual on US sites (sorry), there’s one important piece of information missing from your post: you are only elligible for the offer if you’re in the US.

By: Nick Wilde

Nick Wilde — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:08:25 +0000

If its not an official Microsoft site and its asking for tax details I’d say it’s a front for ID theft?

Nick

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:44:17 +0000

Further to the cautionary notes, have a look at Microsoft’s take on the site
“Thank you for contacting Microsoft Online Customer Service.

I understand that you would like to know whether powertogether offers Windows Vista and Office 2007 for free. I realize the importance of your issue and appreciate the information that you have provided.

In all likelihood, this software available at Powertogether website is pirated. If you would like to get more information about piracy, we do have a piracy support website that provides information about this serious issue. You can visit this web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/ReportingUs.mspx

We also have a piracy Hotline, which you can reach at 1-800-785-3448 or write to:
piracy@microsoft.com

I hope the above information is helpful.

Thank you for using Microsoft products and services.

Anuradha
Microsoft Online Customer Service Representative”

By: Davey A in the UK

Davey A in the UK — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:40:31 +0000

Wow seemed to good to be true.
I went to look and its only for US, awww..

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:26:15 +0000

I think this is Great, but free sounds like scam. Any word on it validitie.

First post, but hit site about 5 times a day. GREAT SITE!!!!

By: Scott_H

Scott_H — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:15:23 +0000

Kevin, I’m not surprised there are tax implications, either. There always are when you get something of value for “free.” Usually, though, it is the “winner’s” responsibility to take care of any taxes.

I’ve never been asked by a web site to submit a W9. That’s something I might expect my employer and financial institutions where I have accounts to ask for, but not some web site giving away “free” software.

Legit or not, that just seems strange to me.

Caveat emptor, I guess.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:54:06 +0000

Hey what can we tell you Steve. You snooze and you lose! Just kidding….the deal is still good and I’ve updated the expiration date. Thanks for the catch!

By: Steve New

Steve New — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:49:39 +0000

Hmmm. Isn’t February 28, 2006 already past?

By: Code E

Code E — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:48:09 +0000

Hey Kevin,

Are you sure its “February 28th, 2006?” or is it 2007 or maybe even November.

Keep it mobile, Code E