>>Is there someone who has been to one of the "Heroes Happen Here" Launch events? On Microsoft's registration web site,
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>>http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx
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>>it looks like the launch event has already occured in places such as Los Angeles.
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>>My question: What type of "promotional" versions of Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 are given to attendees?
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>>Hopefully the versions are at least "standard" and not some form of a pre-RTM release or an "expires in 90 days" product.
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>>Your insights are always appreciated.
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>>- Tom Allan
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>There was a recent post here outlining... VS Studio 2008 basic - full license, Windows server 2008 - one year license, SQL Server 2008 developer - full license and Vista Ultimate - full license.

Just to expand on this, what I received today was:

- VS 2008 Standard, full license
- Server 2008 Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit, 1 year "promotional" license with both Physical and Virtual Keys. Apparently the same as an Evaluation License but for a year instead of the regular 90 days
- SQL Server 2008 CTP 5 (November 2007), 32-bit and 64-bit, Developer license. Who knows how long this will work
- Vista Ultimate 32-bit

plus various trialware. All software above is Not For Resale (NFR).

http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/faq.mspx