I apologize for bumping this. But thought you guys should know.
I received this letter from Microsoft along with the mentioned software today:
"Dear (meerkatzukin)
Thank you for your interest in Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Professional and your recent participation in our online promotion. Unfortunately, this promotion was posted on a Web site without Microsoft's permission, and without complete entry information.
Because the offer was posted on an unauthorized Web site, our supply of books and Winows XP Professional trial CD's is now exhausted, and we are therefore unable to fulfill the offer. We apologize for any inconvenience.
However, we do value your interest and are pleased to enclose a free Desktop Business Value Kit CD. This helpful CD will show you how you can save more time, get more done, and reach more customers with the combined power of Windows XP Professional and Office XP Professional.
Inside your Desktop Business Value Kit CD you'll find:
*Demos of Windows XP Professional and Office XP Professional in action
*Case studies from businesses that have used this powerful software to work smarter
*White papers on the improved security and reliability of Windows XP Professional and Office XP Professional
For more details on your Desktop Value Kit CD-and how Windows XP Professional and Office XP Professional can help you bring out the extraordinary in your business-visit ***link*** today.
Please be assured that we will not retain your personal information or share it with any third parties unless you specifically request that we do so. If you wish for us to contact you in the future regarding special offers, please send email to ***email***
We regret any misunderstanding this improper posting may have caused.
Sincerely,
Chris Lindsey
Microsoft U.S. Small Business Manager.
**phone number**
"
In other words... DEAD.