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    Get your Windows vista beta 2 cd FREE!!!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by tuurtje97, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. tuurtje97

    tuurtje97 Notebook Guru

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  2. RabidGeek

    RabidGeek Notebook Guru

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    Hey thanks! You just saved me hours of downloading! :)
     
    RabidGeek, Aug 16, 2006
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  3. taCtiCs

    taCtiCs Notebook Consultant

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    Do you need a company/organization name? I took the quiz but I have to sign up for an account and a required field is company/organization name. Can I just make one up?
     
    taCtiCs, Aug 16, 2006
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  4. tuurtje97

    tuurtje97 Notebook Guru

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    yes make one up
     
    tuurtje97, Aug 16, 2006
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  5. taCtiCs

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    Alrighty then, thanks a lot. Vista cd on its way!
     
    taCtiCs, Aug 16, 2006
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  6. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    thanks .
     
    gridtalker, Aug 16, 2006
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  7. Tunamix

    Tunamix Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!

    I have a question tho, If I install Vista beta, will it wipe out my original XP home/pro software in my comp? I don't think I have the backup CD to reinstall it.
     
    Tunamix, Aug 16, 2006
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  8. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Thanks for the link!
     
    jetstar, Aug 16, 2006
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  9. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Umm thats only if u install vista on top of ur win xp installation, but who does that? Everytime another OS is installed, it should be at least on a different partition, if not a separate HD for those who have more than 1.
     
    adinu, Aug 16, 2006
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  10. chizzua

    chizzua Notebook Enthusiast

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    How long does the disc take to send? I'm leaving for college the 24th and not sure which address to put. And thanks for the link.
     
    chizzua, Aug 16, 2006
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  11. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If it's Microsoft and something free, probaly about 6-8 weeks
     
    nickspohn, Aug 16, 2006
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  12. taCtiCs

    taCtiCs Notebook Consultant

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    That's a mighty long time. :(
     
    taCtiCs, Aug 16, 2006
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  13. z5sharp

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    Thanks, sir.
     
    z5sharp, Aug 16, 2006
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  14. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    sweet deal! I already burned my own, but oh well, I don't mind getting an official copy! thanks.
     
    Gautam, Aug 16, 2006
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  15. snowbrdkid

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    is vista really worth getting now?
     
    snowbrdkid, Aug 17, 2006
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  16. mckam826

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    since its beta, when it is officially launched, the beta will no longer work, right?
     
    mckam826, Aug 17, 2006
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  17. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    If it's free, why not?
     
    z5sharp, Aug 17, 2006
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  18. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    I allready downloaded it and burned it to a DVD, but heck.. I'll just get another and see if it comes... ;)
     
    Jason, Aug 17, 2006
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  19. SaferSephiroth

    SaferSephiroth The calamity from within

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    Is the beta 2 a live cd? Id prefer not to install in my hdds...
     
    SaferSephiroth, Aug 17, 2006
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  20. Tim

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    Yeah the beta will only work until they release Vista.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Aug 17, 2006
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  21. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    No, it's a regular installation CD. Microsoft doesn't use Live CDs like the Linux community does.
     
    z5sharp, Aug 17, 2006
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    :D

    Cool...... Thanks for the info
     
    LankanDude, Aug 25, 2006
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  23. ArmanSLR

    ArmanSLR Notebook Evangelist

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    Has anyone gotten their cd's yet?
     
    ArmanSLR, Aug 25, 2006
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  24. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Seriously? For some reason I don't think Microsoft will send the cds.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 26, 2006
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  25. Quix

    Quix Notebook Geek

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    It actually says valid only in India I believe... :(
     
    Quix, Aug 26, 2006
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  26. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    Then let's not count on it. :p
     
    z5sharp, Aug 26, 2006
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    Take the Future Assured Quiz and get your copy of Beta 2 Windows Vista.

    Note: This Offer is valid in India only.
     
    suraj, Aug 26, 2006
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  28. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    This statement is at the bottom of this page: http://www.microsoft.com/india/offers/vista/
     
    Fred from NYC, Aug 26, 2006
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  29. ArmanSLR

    ArmanSLR Notebook Evangelist

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    wow LMAO, well >.< Oh well, man thats retarded only in India.
     
    ArmanSLR, Aug 26, 2006
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