How will you be obtaining Windows Vista?

[Popky]

Got a free copy from Microsoft Connect for being an active beta tester. :laugh:

[+Fahim S. MVC]

when I buy a new computer about a month after launch!

[gxsaurav]

Got 2 license, one from technet plus for being a Microsoft MVP, other being a beta tester

[*John*]

[Poll Edited]

p.s. What does "high street" mean in this context?

In this context, "high street" refers to a tangible store that you walk into and purchase goods from. Like PC World, Dixons, Curry's, Comet, Best Buy, Comp USA, Wallmart etc... (Y)

Btw the last entry in the poll: *I was given a copy of Windows Vista by Microsoft* Isnt that already included in the third option? *I'll be getting/already have got a free copy from Microsoft for [insert reason here]* :huh:

[primexx]

I'll be buying it at the MS campus store.

[br_]

powertogether.com and bittorrent since business isn't ultimate :shifty:

[+vlsi0n Subscriber¹]

powertogether and then 97% sure upgrading it to 'ultimate'. :yes:

[Mordkanin]

I wont!

Then what's the point in the 8800 in your sig?

[»X«]

Lets put it this way. My bank balance will be unchanged after I "obtain" it.

[trek]

My copies:

1. Ultimate - Beta Tester gift

2. Business - Express Upgrade from Dell

3. Business - MSDNAA

4. Home Premium - Buying it on the 30th from BestBuy for my remaining PC.

[bdsams Veteran]

Micrsoft student discount from my university for :cool: $4.99

[digitalsoft]

Wasnt sure how to answer as 1 copy im using is a key kindly donated by a MSDN friend, and my buisness version is illegal untill i get my express upgrade from compaq, i say illegal its just installed without key untill it arrives... simple - im a good boy!

[BlaqMale]

though i have tested vista from pre-rc1, currently using rtm (evaluation), i have no real interest in vista so i won't be switching to it till 2008.

chances are i'll get it free by then.

[Echilon]

I'm hoping to buy it preinstalled on a laptop next christmas.

[chavo]

Not sure yet how I'll be obtaining it. It won't be for at least a year or two in any case. Either with a new computer or an OEM version.

[dragon2611]

Technet for me.

once they finish processing my order I'll be Downloading x64 edition and installing ultimate on my desktop

I'll also put x32 Home Premium on my macbook (not interested in any of the ultimate extras on the laptop)

[dragon2611]

Wasnt sure how to answer as 1 copy im using is a key kindly donated by a MSDN friend, and my buisness version is illegal untill i get my express upgrade from compaq, i say illegal its just installed without key untill it arrives... simple - im a good boy!

sounds like the one on my macbook if im honest although as soon as my technet arrives i'm activating it with a legit key :)

[*John*]

lmao at the large number of "i'd rather not say" votes :rofl:

[M.F.D.K]

I won't be getting it for personal and beneficial reasons ;)

[Hankyone]

MSDNAA

but if ultimate be worth it then "i'd rather not say" :shifty:

[Raa]

I've got an ultimate copy for Beta testing Vista, and i've got a Home Premium redemption form right here for buying MCE OEM last week. I plan to purchase Vista Business for my laptop from school (work) down the track later on.

[Lasker]

Like everybody else, I have had my Vista ultimate thanks to microsoft beta team and I will going to have for free Office 2007 Professional in the Windows Vista and Office 2007 launch event in January 30, 2007 ;)

[neufuse Veteran]

Already have 3 copies :) beta test copy, then one coming from the powertogether campaign... then another from MSDN (for testing on my dev system of course)

[gigapixels Veteran]

I'll be getting it for free, but from Intel, not Microsoft. They had it as part of the Intel Retail Edge program for 2006. Core 2 Duo E6300, Intel Mobo, and Vista Ultimate for $225. Not a bad deal, eh?

[MikeChipshop Member]

one from being a beta tester and the other going to be OEM from the cheapest internet source i can find!