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Pharos

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I got my email. Same as the one posted. Though it could be a LONG time before i see anything...6-8 weeks??

6 - 8 AFTER RTM. Vista Business was RTM'ed in late November.

They're not talking about Vista's release day (January 30th) either, since Vista Business is already available. I bet we're getting our copies next week. One can only hope, right? =)

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I got both vista and office email.. In the ofiice email it said I need to complete and mail/fax w9 form if I want to recieve the seconf gift.

If you are eligible for and have registered to receive both the Windows Vista Business offer and Microsoft Office Professional 2007 offer, you must complete a W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) form. To make this easier, go to this online form and fax or mail the completed form using the information provided. This form must be completed, returned and documented before the second gift can be shipped. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
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If you qualify for both do you get Vista first or Office?

In the email they will give you a link to make a w9 form. Then you can fax/mail the form. You will get a pdf file after you complete the form. I used faxzero.com to fax the pdf file.

while I was viewing the pdf file, adobe reader 8 was trying to connect to socialsecurity.gov.. what was that all about?.. :unsure:

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I got my email for Vista as well but not for office. I completed the requirements for both. Has anyone else completed both and only received confirmation for one?

EDIT: I just received mu Office email.

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I got my email for Vista as well but not for office. I completed the requirements for both. Has anyone else completed both and only received confirmation for one?

Yeah. I only got an email for Office.

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I take that back. I got the Vista email less than 5 seconds after I submitted this post.

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