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

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(