http://www.microsoft.com/business/thenewefficiency/Dallas/default.aspx

Who wants a free copy of Windows 7? You probably just instinctively raised your hand or yelled out "me!" without thinking twice. Well, we've got good news for you. Microsoft is hosting The New Efficiency launch events in 25 cities between September 28, 2009 and November 9, 2009 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010. All attendees will be receive a free copy of Windows 7 Professional (THE WEBSITE SHOWS THE ULTIMATE VERSION!!). The events are targeted at IT professionals (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010) and developers (Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).

The following session tracks will be offered at the launch events:

•Developer Windows 7 Track (9:00am - 11:35am):
Optimizing Your Application for Windows 7
Creating New and Exciting Users Experiences - Part 1
Creating New and Exciting Users Experiences - Part 2

•Developer Windows Server 2008 R2 Track (9:00am - 11:35am):
Windows Server 2008 R2, What's New and What's Changed
Windows Server 2008 R2, Build Solutions that Scale Beyond 64 Processors
Windows Server 2008 R2, Enterprise Network Solutions

•IT Professional Windows 7 Track (1:15pm - 4:45pm):
Introducing Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Make People Productive Anywhere with Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Manage Risks through Enhanced Security and Control with Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop
Streamlining Deployment of Windows 7

•IT Professional Windows Server 2008 R2 Track (1:15pm - 4:45pm):
What's in Windows Server 2008 R2 for IT Administrators: A Technical Overview
What's in Windows Server 2008 R2 for IT Administrators: A Technical Overview Part 2
New Server Deployment and Migration
Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization Technologies - Savng IT Costs

•IT Professional Exchange 2010 Track (1:15pm - 4:45pm):
Introducing Exchange Server 2010
Exchange 2010 Voice Mail enabled by Unified Messaging
Exchange 2010 High Availability and Storage
Exchange 2010 Archiving and Retention

If this event is for you, pick a city from the list below to get started:

•Atlanta - September 28
•Atlanta - September 28
•Baltimore - November 9
•Boston - October 5
•Chicago - October 20
•Cleveland - October 12
•Dallas - November 4
•Denver - September 24
•Detroit - October 28
•Houston - November 9
•Kansas City - November 4
•Los Angeles - October 28
•Miami - September 24
•Minneapolis - September 24
•New York City - October 20
•Orange County - October 26
•Philadelphia - September 28
•Phoenix - September 28
•Pittsburgh - September 30
•Portland - October 14
•San Diego - October 26
•San Francisco - October 20
•San Jose - October 5
•Seattle - October 12
•St. Louis - November 9
•Washington - November 4

What makes this a true freebie is the fact that registration for the launch event is completely free. All you have to pay for are travel expenses to get your butt to the event. We're told that registration is filling up quickly, so hurry up. Pick your city and start filling out the required information. An e-mail confirmation outlining all the details of the event should be sent to you within 24 hours.

ps.... I signed up for Atlanta!!! Yeah!!!! (2 weeks after the surgery!! A nice little gift for me!!!)

Tommy Tillman A+ NetWork+ MCP