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Steve Ballmer Directing "House Party 7"
theodp writes "What are you doing on Oct. 22? Microsoft is putting a Tupperware-style twist on the upcoming Windows 7 rollout, launching a new initiative to encourage thousands of employees, partners and technology enthusiasts to throw parties in their homes and communities to demonstrate and help spread the word about its new OS. People accepted as official launch party hosts will get their own copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, and a chance to win a computer. Host spaces are very limited, so apply now, kids. Hey, what could possibly go wrong?"
I still don't understand how the party was illegal. The trespass on private property certainly was, but the party itself?
Surely you jest?
That Microsoft has to beg people to get excited about its products is embarrassing. No matter what--they will be "Bob" while Mac is "cool". I would sooner see Steve Ballmer trying to disco dance than attend one of these pocket-protector parties with the "C-pound" crowd.
Well, now there is a good definition between geek and a Nerd.
As a Nerd, I signed up to host a party.
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Because unless M$ have moved away from the way they implemented Windows XP "Media" Center Edition to require the user to buy extra media licenses from third parties just to play DVD's, you'll be partying like its 1999, before dvd drives came with PC's. Or you can ditch microsoft and install Linux, just about any distribution and a few package commands sill install a dvd player for free.
Its got to be the height on irony to call an os distro "Media Center Edition" and not include some way of playing the current popular home entertainment digital format.
Python: 'And then suddenly you have a language which says "we're all stuck with whatever the whiniest coder wants".'
Have fun with that sausage fest. I applied to host a Win7 party. I'm sure I'll have a better chance at getting women to attend mine. =)
Can all fish swim?
You have to be pretty nerdy to consider installing windows on 15-20 of your closest friends laptops a "party."
FTFA:
But unlike the Tupperware model, there will be no literal selling. These parties are more about generating word-of-mouth buzz. And based on early reviews, at least, it appears that this version of Microsoft's flagship product will be somewhat more compelling than a plastic storage container.
It's much more than nerdy - it's lame, sad, pointless, and delusional. Not software is actually installed. No one actually gets to use the product. The "host" will have 15-20 friends crowd around his laptop with chips and funions and oooh and aaah while he .. does what exactly? Shows the latest screensaver? Types a word document? Plays a game or two of Minesweeper?
At least with the linux install parties you are obviously mocking, the attendees will walk away with something they wanted - a copy of Linux on their system, the knowhow to use it, and connections for community support. What would anyone walk away with from a Microsoft party? Apparently, just the warm fuzzy feeling that their host gets to keep that fancy copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition and maybe win a computer that can run the beast too. Oh yeah, and the host gets a 'PhotoPalooza', 'Media Mania', 'Setting up with Ease', or 'Family Friendly Fun' party pack! Boy-oh! Sounds about as exciting as attending a Happy Meal party where a dozen people watch their host devour a handful of chicken mcnuggets and play with his 'Night at the Museum 2' toddler toy. Thanks, I'll pass on that invite.
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to back up all my computers, then reinstall a real OS after the "party". And if my Sparcs would run Suckblows.
But, I guess I have to pass.