BREAKING: Microsoft Removes Free Vista Offer (But Forgets To Put It On Their Site)

XP's been acting up lately. So when I read on Engadget that Microsoft is giving away a free copy of Vista Ultimate, I immediately signed up. But as I was waiting for the client to download, I tried to find out more about getting my free copy. To my chargin, there was nothing on the Windows Feedback Program site. So I dug a little deeper. Still nothing. This seemed fishy. So I emailed the WFP email address. I got an automated response back:

Thank you for contacting the Windows Feedback Program. This is an automated message just to let you know that we have received your email. Below are some answers to common questions.

What happened to the free product option?

Thank you for your interest in the feedback program. Due to overwhelming response, the supply of gifts have been exhausted so we have closed our free product offer on 12/11/2007 at 2pm. Thanks to everyone that participated!

[a lot of other FAQs]

How long does it take to receive the free product?

If you are a Windows Vista or Windows XP user and decided to join and participate in both programs, we will send you a free Microsoft product when you participate in the program. Limit one gift per person. This offer is non-transferable, while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are your sole responsibility. Note that you will receive your product only after we have confirmed that you have:

• Entered a valid e-mail and shipping address.

• Fully completed the survey.

• Downloaded and installed the software on Windows Vista or Windows XP.

• Used our software for at least 3 months on a Windows Vista or XP computer that is periodically connected to the internet.

We will verify that you've used the Windows Feedback Program software for three months, and then we'll send your gift to you. If we detect that your computer does not send data, we will notify you.

[some more FAQs]

THANK YOU

The Windows Experience Team

So basically, they ran out. But they forgot to mention that on their home page. Talk about bait and switch.

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