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>>>>Nothing yet in the email. I am keeping an eye out for it.
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>>>Let me know when you get it. For the life of me, I can't remember if I registered or not.
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>>I finally received the 1st confirmation in the email on Thursday last week. They said they would send out a final confirmation a week or two before the event.
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>>What I got did not have anything on it to scan at the door, like other events. So, I am assuming the Real McKoy will show up later.
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>Hey Tommy,
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>It looks like now that the VS software is only a 3-month trial. I already have that, so I'm likely not going. Did you hear anything differently?

This is from the Microsoft Web Page...

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Take a test drive
Come to an event and test drive Windows Server® 2008 operating system, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008.
Meet the experts
Enjoy hands-on labs, face-to-face Q&A sessions with software experts, and other opportunities to interact with development team members.
Bring the products home
Want more? To say thanks for taking part of this exciting launch, you’ll take home a promotional kit with versions of all three products.
Registered attendees must by 18 years old by February 27, 2008 to attend this event. For those eligible, you must be 21 years old by February 27, 2008 to attend the Launch Evening Celebration.

Product giveaway kit good only for attendees of 2008 Launch Wave event, events that are targeted towards IT professionals. Limit one launch giveaway kit per person. All kits must be claimed at the event. This offer is non-transferrable and expires on June 30, 2008 while supplies last. Offer is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
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So, the question is, is the Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008 version in the Promotional Kit a time-limited trial version, or a non-time-limited Standard version?