FYI ~ Microsoft - Heroes Happen Here - Launch Event ~ FYI

[kermitforney]

Just thought I would give a heads up for those who have these events in their local areas.

We had ours yesterday in San Francisco and I received Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and a suprise copy
of Windows Vista Ultimate w/SP1!!! :thumbsup:

The event was quite informative depending on the track you choose to take that depends on your career in IT. The tracks are Developer,
Infrastructure IT Pro, Partner and Data . . person. I am a sort of Jack of all trades so I attended one from Data (YES, backup compression), Developer(bleh) and Infrastructure
(Woohoo Hyper-V). The sessions were very informative and best yet it was all FREE!!

To make a long story short you can take a day off from work (hopefully paid) and get a TON of free software and information!!!

Microsoft - Heroes Happen Here ('http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/default.mspx')

BTW ~ They also had a code to get 40% off of TechNet subscriptions too!! :thumbup:

[dancook]

all that free s/w mmm

I have a pass to go, i wasn't going to bother - but i think i might change my mind ...............

[zanthor]

Saddly the local event here is full up :|...

[Vyndree]

They had those window sticker things all over the buildings near my office. I was heading back to my building from the cafe and my eyes totally misread the "Heroes Happen {Here}" windows cling to say "Herpes Happen {Here}".

I had a good laugh.

[Ðeceased]

"Heroes Happen {Here}" "Herpes Happen {Here}".

rofl those two are way too close :P I can actually imagine someone typing it out and mishitting the keys :P

I'm guessing these events are mainly US based right? I've never rly come across them before
<--- newb

[kermitforney]

"Heroes Happen {Here}" "Herpes Happen {Here}".
I'm guessing these events are mainly US based right? I've never rly come across them before
<--- newb

I am not too sure about the overseas launch info, but I am sure they have more then a few if you chose to look.

Damnit, Vyn I forgot that you work for Microsoft!! 8) We need to come up with some sort of agreement, you provide
the software and I will provide the chips!! Wintel FTW!!! 8o

[elo]

They had those window sticker things all over the buildings near my office. I was heading back to my building from the cafe and my eyes totally misread the "Heroes Happen {Here}" windows cling to say "Herpes Happen {Here}".

When I was working OCS support I'd heard those MS parties were pretty wild, but not THAT wild. :)

But WTF Vyn? You really let us down. My event is full up already too. I'd thought you'd share the love with your MB buddies a little sooner... *sob*

[Vyndree]

When I was working OCS support I'd heard those MS parties were pretty wild, but not THAT wild. :)

But WTF Vyn? You really let us down. My event is full up already too. I'd thought you'd share the love with your MB buddies a little sooner... *sob*

But there are like conference-y things going on all the time.

Besides, I can get cheap MS software anytime I want. Don't need a conference to do it. :P I don't pay attention to these things.

[mackenziemi]

So anyone using Visual Studio 2008 yet? We are getting ready to migrate, any known issues. From what I have seen I really like it.

[kermitforney]

So anyone using Visual Studio 2008 yet? We are getting ready to migrate, any known issues. From what I have seen I really like it.

Pretty much a same house different windows scenario, aside from Intellisense support for Javascript, CSS, etc. As far as I can tell . . .

Let me know if I'm wrong, I can't use my copy for a day or two. :I(