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Free Office 2007 Pro at Vista launch
by Chris Gilmer Jan 11th 2007 at 8:00AM
Ya, that's right, Microsoft is giving away free copies of Microsoft Office Professional 2007, and Microsoft Office Groove 2007. There's always a catch though isn't there, and this promotion is no exception. Microsoft is holding "ready for a new day" launch events all across the US to show off and let users experience how Microsoft Vista and the Microsoft Office 2007 applications will empower people. In these sessions, Microsoft will teach users about the software, and how it will simplify how people work together, how it protects and manages content, improves business, and reduces costs. So, if you can withstand a day with Microsoft showing off their products, they are going to give it away to you for free. Not a bad deal. The tour website has a link where you can locate an event and register for it to reserve your free software copy. Have fun![Thanks for the tip Ryan D]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andrew M. said 9:03AM on 1-11-2007
Sweet!
I am headed to the launch event in Greenville, SC.
I loves me some free software.
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hobbes said 9:47AM on 1-11-2007
OK, who will be the first Microsoft basher to say "Why bother, just download Open Office?"
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Ryan D. said 10:09PM on 1-11-2007
This is great! I've signed up and been confirmed. For a free Office 2007, I may actually buy Vista sooner than later.
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Lexam said 10:33AM on 1-11-2007
Why bother just download Open Office. Yay I'm the first!
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Kevin K said 11:30AM on 1-11-2007
The fine print is that you don't actually get the software at the event, but you apparently get a 'download pin' or some such.
But free loot is free loot. And remember, MS is in the habit of giving away other goodies at these things...the last one I went to I wound up getting an early beta of Vista.
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Tolik said 11:09AM on 1-11-2007
The free software will be distributed as a downloadable file.
This makes me =(
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Kevin K said 11:38AM on 1-11-2007
MS is fairly good about giving away loot at their shows. Last time, I got VS 2005 Std, and a Vista Beta.
Also, just as an FYI, if you're a college student, you can get your hands on most of their software cheap. I've been on the fence about taking some classes anyhow, but that's just all the more incentive.
Bust on MS all you want...but I can remember the bad old days before MS started their logo programs and made everyone adhere to some type of standards.
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Dude said 10:21PM on 1-14-2007
I already downloaded & installed MS office 2007 thanks to my BT client..but I travel just as well to get me some more Billy warez....Yeehaw.
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endy said 12:15PM on 1-22-2007
i have windows vista then i want office 2007 for work in this windows please sent for me thaking you.payani
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airboarder said 7:44PM on 1-24-2007
Well, I just download and installed my free copy of Office 2007 Pro from yesterdays Developer session in Portland. I've just got one thing to say - Word!
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brahim badawi said 12:47AM on 2-04-2007
i need office 2007 please
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YVES said 1:24AM on 2-13-2007
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaz
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