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An invitation to a preview of Windows 7

Darragh · 2009-09-24 09:52:57

Hey folks, We've been in touch with the folks over at Microsoft and they would like to invite you to a preview of Windows 7 before its launch on October 22. They are holding a informal briefing to talk through Windows 7’s features and to discuss the consumer campaign to support its launch. Hands-on trials of Windows 7 will…

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Hey folks,

We've been in touch with the folks over at Microsoft and they would like to invite you to a preview of Windows 7 before its launch on October 22.

They are holding a informal briefing to talk through Windows 7’s features and to discuss the consumer campaign to support its launch. Hands-on trials of Windows 7 will be available on the night.

There will also be a draw for a Netbook for one lucky person.

Food and drink will be provided on the night.

The event will take place in Edelman’s offices on Thursday October 1 between 7 and 9pm.

Their address is 5th Floor Huguenot House, 35 – 38 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Huguenot House is situated beside the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin city centre. A map is available on their website and below:

If you're available to go, just leave your name below.

Cheers

Darragh

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#2 24-09-2009 11:06am

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I am interested

(Name:Conor O'Nolan)

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#3 24-09-2009 12:32pm

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A Windows 7 party? Count me in!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cX4t5-YpHQ

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#4 24-09-2009 2:55pm

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please add me to the list.

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#5 24-09-2009 2:59pm

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I'll go.

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#6 24-09-2009 4:25pm

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Ah sure I might have a wander in.

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#7 24-09-2009 8:52pm

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I'll post here as well just in case it is easier for numbers Darragh.

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#8 24-09-2009 8:52pm

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Yes please

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#9 25-09-2009 2:48pm

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Sounds like a good opportunity. I am interested in going.

I am not willing to post an actual name here however if it is necessary I can PM it to yourself.

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#10 25-09-2009 3:51pm

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curse your dublin centric website i say again.

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#11 26-09-2009 9:08am

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I'll go, will PM name if required.

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#12 26-09-2009 10:23am

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I'd love to go... will PM name if necessary.

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#13 26-09-2009 4:03pm

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No free win7 copies? Disgraceful

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#14 26-09-2009 4:21pm

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Id like to go please.

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#15 26-09-2009 6:22pm

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I'll go.

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#16 26-09-2009 9:52pm

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Me please Darragh.

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#17 27-09-2009 2:02am

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The flapjacks were tasty at the server 08 launch:pac:

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#18 27-09-2009 2:17pm

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I saw this on the MS Ireland website, didn't know boards peeps had a hand in it.

I'd like to head to that. After vista, I want to make sure I get to see what it's about before using it. I don't want any nasty suprises if I decide to buy it.

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#19 27-09-2009 9:50pm

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Hi, I'd be interested in going

My name is John Halpin

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#20 28-09-2009 9:27am

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Add me in mate!

Whats this about no free copy of windows 7?
I just read the official documentation and they WILL be giving out a free copy on Oct 15. Don't know if that's a trial copy or not, they just said

"...and did I mention, you will receive a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition at the event?"

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#21 28-09-2009 4:47pm

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Brilliant, thanks for all the replies folks! Anyone else?

Darragh

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#22 28-09-2009 9:41pm

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Put me down Darragh please, I'd like to see this.
My one caveat is that I may have to work late on thursday and wont really know until that afternoon.

Thanks
Des

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#23 29-09-2009 6:42pm

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me too.

name needed?

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#24 30-09-2009 2:01pm

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Good question. I'll provide a name/email if needed etc.

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#25 30-09-2009 2:15pm

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sure put me down

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#26 30-09-2009 2:47pm

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Get me a chance of a free netbook and ill arrange another one in limerick/clare

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#27 30-09-2009 6:19pm

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Heya Folks

Thanks all so much for applying. You may be asked for your name and email address on the door tomorrow night.

If you have any questions let me know - otherwise see you there.

Darragh

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#28 30-09-2009 6:50pm

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Sure, I'll go too if there's room

name and email by PM in case you need it.

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#29 30-09-2009 7:18pm

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Btw, can I bring a friend? I'm guessing probably ok, but just in case?

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#30 01-10-2009 12:35pm

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Bringing a friend shouldn't be a problem.

I'll be there myself too, so will see you later on folks.

Dav

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#31 01-10-2009 2:45pm

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Me.

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#32 01-10-2009 4:27pm

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Sorry, I have to drop out, working late. If I manage to scrape in on time though would it be an issue?

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#33 01-10-2009 5:31pm

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That'd fine - if you can make it in a bit later, that shouldn't be a problem.

I'm just leaving the office now, so I'll see you there folks.

Dav

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#34 01-10-2009 7:03pm

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can't make it tonight

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#35 01-10-2009 8:28pm

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just back.

very informative and interesting evening. enjoyed it immensely.

must set up my own homeserver

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#36 01-10-2009 8:36pm

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had a great night and was well worth the trip in and would recommend this product to everyone*

*users opinion may be based on the free copy of windows that he got oh and the laptop he won.:D

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#37 01-10-2009 8:40pm

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number 23 you bugger!

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#38 01-10-2009 8:56pm

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oh ye and the best thing is it shouldn't have been me as the person after me prebooked the number 22 so i got 23 instead so it could of been his. Still on wy home but had a quick play and it is nice

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#39 01-10-2009 9:07pm

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Was very informative. I was beside Joe with number 21

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#40 01-10-2009 9:22pm

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It's very pretty....its mine now...I've hidden it on him...:D

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#41 01-10-2009 9:27pm

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That's your xmas present! :pac:

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#42 01-10-2009 9:40pm

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I'm just back from this event and I thought that it was very good and would like to thank Darrah and the people from Microsoft for organising it.

As usual the people from Microsoft were very approachable and also very knowledgable about the product and IT in general.

I would also like to thank the nice people in Microsoft for the copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and the T-shirts that were given out tonight.

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#43 02-10-2009 9:10am

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Thanks to Darragh and the MS people (and the Edelman lads of course). Gettin an xbox for my birthday and looking very closely at windows home server damn ye! you've gone and woken up my inner gadget spendaholic....

win 7 looks very nice I have to say. Downloading all the drivers I'll need for the 64bit option. looks like a weekend of progress bars for me!

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#44 03-10-2009 12:39pm

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Could we get this is Kerry or Cork too?I'd go :pac:

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Crap i totally forgot, no free stuff for me:(

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#46 06-10-2009 11:49am

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I got invited to one in Belfast but it's the business one.

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#47 19-10-2009 2:57pm

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Really interested if it's not too late.

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Unless you have a time machine

The other invite thread is here , 1980's Fancy dress ...
http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62602528

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#48 20-10-2009 7:10am

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Anyone that can go, really should go. It should be worth it.
I was already at the Tech launch in DIT Dublin on the 17th - where they gave those attending full copies of the Ultimate version. They gave you two discs 32/64 bit versions with one serial key that applied to both.

I hope they give ye the same version as the extra features within it is a BIG plus (Bitlocker and the virtual system to name just two).

Not asking to go to this one - I would be taking up the place of another that might get a copy alone - but I hope all get to experience the new system soon with possibly a free giveaway.

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