Throw a party, free window 7

Found this today and figure others may be interested. If you meet the requirements and are willing to do a little work it seems well worth it.

http://www.houseparty.com/windows7

" Be a part of Windows® history.
Host a Windows® 7 Launch Party.
Have Fun. Help Your Friends.
Receive a Signature Edition of Windows® 7 Ultimate.
You host the party. We’ll bring the favors.

Apply online to host a Launch Party. Choose a day from October 22-29 and if you're selected, you'll not only receive a special Signature Edition of Windows® 7 Ultimate but your very own Windows® 7 Party Pack.
Hosting a Windows® 7 Launch Party is easy.

You'll be assisted by House Party, the world's leading party organizer. Pick a theme, then upload photos and videos, chat with other hosts, blog your experience, and download fun favors all from your personal House Party page."

 

This is true, but and this is the big thing, who would come. I know that of all people only maybe 2 of my friends would come to a Windows 7 launch party...some fun huh? XD

I was tempted to possibly throw one for my school..i know there's got to be some nerds here. XD

 

Who's going to bring the BSOD cake?

'kidding, I'm no fanboy of any OS. I just like to poke fun.
Currently running Windows 7 and it has been a rock solid experience so far

 

LoL..It is tempting..I would come to your party!!!
It would be nice if could get your whole dorm involved


Cin...

 

Do you think my dorm room would be big enough to host? I wonder what the requirements are - I would throw a party with just one other friend of mine to get a free copy of Win 7.

 

im going to bring this up to my computer engeneering department.

 

Yep, I submitted my "application" last night.

 

Only hosts can get a copy of win 7, but not your invitees?

 

Indeed. Hosts get the OS to demo it for the invitees. Here is what they have listed in the party pack.

"What will be in my Windows 7 House Party Package?

All hosts will receive:

* One limited Signature Edition Windows 7® Ultimate
* One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7® Desktop Design
* One Puzzle with Windows 7® Desktop Design
* One Poster with Windows 7® Desktop Design
* Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7® Desktop Design for hosts and guests

Also included in USA party packs:

* One package of streamers for decoration
* One package of balloons for decoration
* One table top centerpiece for decoration
* One package of Windows 7® napkins"

 

Is it me or does this whole thing sound crazy? Why would you want some unknown people coming over to your house just to get some software?

 

I am pretty sure you invite who you want not random people. The houseparty.com thing is just to help you organize it unless I am mistaken.

 

Oh, ok. If it is like that then fine. I went to the site and couldn't find much specifics(looked quickly).

 

That would be awkward to have a bunch of strangers come over. Moreso when the party is dedicated to an OS.

 

I also registered for that. But can anyone tell me what exactly we should do?
I was given a date around 3rd week of October?

 

it does sound crazy. and ridiculous.

 

I signed up within an hour of the announcement. I hope i get it. Cant be too many other people in SE alabama that cares enough to sign up.

Get to host a party and get a signature Ultimate edition Win7... sound awesome

 

Wait until you get picked. Not everyone who enters will be picked to host a Windows 7 launch party.

 

I'm sure Gophn will end up hosting a party, so I'll just have to sneak into his .

 

i signed up, you need to invite 9 people to be eligible. i have thought of 6 atm(incl mum and dad) ill invite some hobo over if i need to, ill get a free win 7...

 

Lol, yes inviting a hobo is a very good idea. So what if you get robbed or shot, you have a free copy of Win 7. Thats all that counts

Seriously, I don't even think I know 9 people

 

Ok so hosts get a free copy of win 7 and invitees get nothing? They'll probably not want to come then.

 

How exactly do they validate that people actually come to your house? I mean, what's to stop me from just inviting all my close friends like usual and saying it's for a "Windows 7 launch party"?

 

haha, that's what I was thinking, I wouldn't mind "inviting" my dog or cat.

I did notice though that they want you to take photos, blog, and (if possible) do a video of the experience so they might be able to verify that way.

 

LMAO, your dog and your cat. That's great. But still even if pictures are the way to validate a legitimate party, you can easily take pictures of your friends and call it a day.

 

I could just ask the boss to let me use the meeting room at the hotel, open it up toss some beer/wine in there and call it guest appreciation night.

I would have 20-30 people hanging out having a good time and none would know my motive to get free win 7.

 

I'm still waiting for my free 8mb USB drive from MS

 

I went ahead and applied, and sent my boss the email letting her know what I did, could be fun if all goes well.

I have a big open meeting room space in a hotel
I have a projector and will hook my Wii too it or something to play games
Get some beer/wine and some snacks and just open it to public at the hotel. I'll get 10 people easy.

 

umm well i live in australia so people dont carry guns like in US, plus i was being sarcastic...

exactly what im doing... im just gunna throw a BBQ and do some bowling on my wii and might set up my laptop with the new win 7 (if i get selected, but if not many people on here intend on doing it and we are all into this kinda stuff, i doubt many random people will do it especially in australia)

 

Nintendo Wii? I think Microsoft will crash your party for not using Microsoft only party supplies

 

I will take any reason to throw a party and invite girls over.

 

Oh, come on now. Don't get snobby on me, not everyone in the US carries a gun I know you were being sarcastic. I was just being sarcastic back...

 

Try to stay on topic and take the OT talk to PM. Posts have been deleted.

 

fair enough mate... sorry.

 

anyone received anything saying the have or have not been selected for this? when i signed up they said i would be notified by the 17th of this month and its now the 21st... MS, always late. lol

 

I havent received anything either. Of course if you didnt get selected there isnt any reason for them to contact you.

 

from what i remember reading they said they would let you know if you didnt get picked aswell... it's not like its a raffle or anything so it would be nice if they did email us and say sorry but you wernt the lucky one. go buy the OS yourself... lol

anyway the first anyone hears anything please post to let us know.

thanks
mtarm1

 

So this offer is still available after two-three weeks? If that's the case I'm signing up for this one.

 

Woohoo! I'm a host! I've already got about 3 ppl onboard.

If your in the Raleigh/Durham area and are interested in attending
shoot me a PM.

 

I got a hosting spot! Time to start planning a party. I am kind of exited, Got four people so far. I will prolly have a cookout, drink some brews, play some games and demo one of my computers with win 7 so everyone can play with it a bit. I should get some good info on the new os and its tricks this thursday when I attend the launch event.

 

How were you contacted, email or phone or snailmail?

 

I logged in to houseparty.com, when I entered my account it said I was a host instead of pending approval. No email or anything was sent to me, not yet at least.

 

i got the email.
Im a host and getting WIN 7 for free

 

Got my email too now, so they are definitly going out now.

 

Nothing yet on my application
Log in and says
You will be notified by email of your status on or around Monday, September 21. Good luck!


Alex

 

Yay! I'm offically a party host now... just got the confirmation email w00t

Anyone living in southeast Alabama, south west Georgia or the upper panhandle of Florida are all invited!

PM me if intrested

 

I am confirmed as well

 

I am eagerly waiting for application to be approved.

 

Yup I'm a party host too. Sweet, I got like 9 copies of Windows 7 now lol

 

so how do they know you actually go through with the "party" lol..

can you still sign up for this?? i know a few people who would do this besides me..

 

I just got an email stating that I'm a party host! Yah, I get a free copy of Win 7 Ultimate.