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General Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: iago on March 01, 2006, 12:47:48 PM

Title: Free USB stick?
Post by: iago on March 01, 2006, 12:47:48 PM
I don't know if it's true, but I filled it out.  Who knows?  I may not like Microsoft, but I'm not above accepting a free offer from them :)

QuoteMicrosoft is on the marketing warpath to promote legitimate licensing of their operating system, Windows(tm).  Fill out the necessary junk, get a free USB flash FOB -- probably 32 MB -- but who cares -- IT'S FREE!!!  You'll need a Microsoft Passport account and valid USPS address.  Got a Hotmail(tm) account?  That should work here, too.  ;))

Here's the URL link, along with the questions (and their answers):

Free USB drive!  It's probably only 32MB or something stupid, but I though I'd share anyways.  Just click on the "Valuable Information" link to the right, and use the answers below.

http://www.microsoft.com/mysterysolved/corp

Here are the answers to the four questions:
Q1. How many ways are there to obtain a full Microsoft® Windows® Desktop license?
Answer:: 2

Q2: Volume License Agreements cover Windows Desktop operating system upgrades only.
Answer: True

Q3: OEM operating system licenses are non-transferable.
Answer: True

Q4: The most cost-effective way to acquire an initial, full underlying Windows Desktop license is preinstalled.
Answer: True

Good luck -- and enjoy!!!

-rad
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Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: MyndFyre on March 01, 2006, 03:11:42 PM
Nice! I like free stuff!
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: ZeroX on March 01, 2006, 03:30:01 PM
Quote from: Faxx86] link=topic=5032.msg58021#msg58021 date=1141243902]
Nice! I like free stuff!

/agreed
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: deadly7 on March 01, 2006, 05:08:42 PM
wtf @ 32mb.. Lame.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: iago on March 01, 2006, 07:13:04 PM
He said *maybe* 32mb.  It could be 8mb, and it could be 1024mb.  But 32mb is a good number. 
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Sidoh on March 01, 2006, 07:14:20 PM
Don't complain about things you don't have to pay for.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Newby on March 01, 2006, 11:56:10 PM
Mine will be here in 6 to 8 weeks. 8)
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Ergot on March 02, 2006, 12:06:08 AM
I would love one, but I'm afraid they'd send me a nice lawsuit with it.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Sidoh on March 02, 2006, 12:09:31 AM
Quote from: Ergot on March 02, 2006, 12:06:08 AM
I would love one, but I'm afraid they'd send me a nice lawsuit with it.

HAHAHAAHHA!!!
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Blaze on March 02, 2006, 12:59:19 AM
Do you get a confirmation email after all of it?
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Sidoh on March 02, 2006, 01:08:03 AM
Quote from: Blaze on March 02, 2006, 12:59:19 AM
Do you get a confirmation email after all of it?

You have to verify that the e-mail address you provide is yours.  Then they show you a confirmation page.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: iago on March 02, 2006, 09:27:55 AM
Quote from: Blaze on March 02, 2006, 12:59:19 AM
Do you get a confirmation email after all of it?

Yes
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Blaze on March 02, 2006, 03:53:44 PM
Ugh oh, I didn't get one..
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Joe on March 02, 2006, 06:42:58 PM
QuoteThank you for requesting the Mystery Solved USB drive loaded with valuable information. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

I'm going to laugh when it's read only or something stupid like that. =(
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Joe on April 13, 2006, 06:23:33 AM
It's been around 5-6 weeks. Post when you get yours!
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Newby on April 13, 2006, 01:27:45 PM
It has? Super. I hope mine arrives soon!
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Joe on April 13, 2006, 04:04:23 PM
March 1 to April 1 is four weeks, and it's the 13th right now, which is six months minus one day.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: wires on April 13, 2006, 04:19:39 PM
It's only 16mb.  I got a 128mb a few days ago, so I'm good. :P
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Joe on April 13, 2006, 04:50:36 PM
Oh God, are you kidding me? *sigh*

Newby, tell your dad..
You suck and so does your employer!
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: deadly7 on April 13, 2006, 07:12:15 PM
Quote from: Joe on April 13, 2006, 04:04:23 PM
March 1 to April 1 is four weeks, and it's the 13th right now, which is six months minus one day.
I certainly hope April first through April thirteenth hasn't been five months and 30 days..
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: MyndFyre on April 13, 2006, 07:13:12 PM
Quote from: Joe on April 13, 2006, 04:50:36 PM
Oh God, are you kidding me? *sigh*

Newby, tell your dad..
You suck and so does your employer!
...because they give people free stuff?   ::)  Noob, please.
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Joe on April 13, 2006, 08:49:09 PM
No man, because they give people free stuff with small capacity. =)
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: ZeroX on April 13, 2006, 08:52:27 PM
Quote from: iago on March 01, 2006, 07:13:04 PM
He said *maybe* 32mb.  It could be 8mb, and it could be 1024mb.  But 32mb is a good number. 

4gig would be a nice number >.>
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: trust on April 13, 2006, 09:18:17 PM
the site says 32mb iirc
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: Warrior on April 13, 2006, 09:56:13 PM
Quote from: Joe on April 13, 2006, 08:49:09 PM
No man, because they give people free stuff with small capacity. =)

ungrateful. no wonder ms hates doing free stuff
Title: Re: Free USB stick?
Post by: wires on April 13, 2006, 10:30:58 PM
Quote from: OG Trust on April 13, 2006, 09:18:17 PM
the site says 32mb iirc
Read the bottom of the page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mysterysolved/corp/default.mspx

Quote*This offer is available in the U.S. only while supplies last. USB drive is 16MB in size. Limit one per customer. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.