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Started by whiz_kid Mar 12, 2006 at 4:26 PM 142 replies 24.2k views
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whiz_kid
whiz_kid
Over at http://www.learn2asp.net/campaign.aspx they are offering the following by watching three of their webcasts: * Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Standard Edition (Not for Resale) * Five chapters of Programming ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference, by Dino Esposito * A 30-day hosting account to try out your custom Web applications * Microsoft Developer Security DVD with how-tos, white papers, tools, webcasts, and code samples that demonstrate how to write more secure code * A 50% discount on a Microsoft Certified Professional Exam so you can add your new skills to your resume * A voucher that allows you to buy Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition with an MSDN® Professional Subscription at renewal pricing I just received an email yesterday saying it was on its way.
--------------------------------A man of few words does not mean he does not have big ideas
whiz_kid
whiz_kid
Yes, all the webcasts are free.
After you register/sign-in, you'll get to select which webcasts you would like to watch. After selecting three webcasts, it will ask you if you want to receive the ASP package. Then you'll fill in the shipping information and then be able to watch the webcasts.
--------------------------------A man of few words does not mean he does not have big ideas
Drazgal
Drazgal
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Websites small print
Offer good in the United States and Canada only through April 17, 2006, while supplies last.


Take THAT Europe :P
u235
u235
Quote:

Government Customers: Microsoft intends that use of the services and products offered as part of this promotion comply with applicable federal, state, and local government gift and ethics rules. If you are a government employee (including an employee of a public education institution), these services and products may be used for evaluation purposes only, solely for the benefit of your agency or institution, and not for the personal use or benefit of any individual. You should consult with your agency or institution counsel or ethics officer prior to use of these services or products. You may return the products to Microsoft at its expense.



Does this apply to military service members?

-AJ
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Promit
Promit
They gave VB.NET 2003 away the same way earlier, I guess they've expanded it to the whole Studio now.
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Ainokea
Ainokea
Thanks for the heads up!
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Sr_Guapo
Sr_Guapo
Great find!
Sean Henley [C++ Tutor]Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
bjle
bjle
Sweet find. Mine has been shipped according to the site. We'll see how long it takes to get here!
vrok137
vrok137
Great find!!

But does this apply to CS students who do not have a job yet??
Sr_Guapo
Sr_Guapo
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Original post by vrok137
Great find!!

But does this apply to CS students who do not have a job yet??


I'm a CSE student and I saw nothing against it. It even had a "Student" item in one of the drop down boxes.
Sean Henley [C++ Tutor]Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
GodlyGamr
GodlyGamr
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Original post by vrok137
Great find!!

But does this apply to CS students who do not have a job yet??


I also wonder this.

-Jeff
Dovyman
Dovyman
You don't even have to actually *watch* the webcasts, you just have to sign into the area where you can download the file for each webcast and it counts it.

Easy!
ApochPiQ
ApochPiQ
It's a Microsoft-owned site, showing recorded content from LiveMeeting webcasts. The webcasts have actual content - there are probably over 60 hours worth of content available on the site, all told.

If it's a scam, it's one hell of an expensive way to get your mailing address to send some junk mail.
Mastaba
Mastaba
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Original post by Dovyman
You don't even have to actually *watch* the webcasts, you just have to sign into the area where you can download the file for each webcast and it counts it.

Easy!


It would take a fairly lame person to actually do that though. They are giving something away, the least one could do is actually watch the thing, learn something in the process, and optionally provide feedback to earn karma points.
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Conner McCloud
Conner McCloud
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Original post by Mastaba
Quote:
Original post by Dovyman
You don't even have to actually *watch* the webcasts, you just have to sign into the area where you can download the file for each webcast and it counts it.

Easy!


It would take a fairly lame person to actually do that though. They are giving something away, the least one could do is actually watch the thing, learn something in the process, and optionally provide feedback to earn karma points.

The three I chose are almost four hours long. I'm still watching, but I don't think I'm learning anything. [sad]

CM
vrok137
vrok137
I just finished watching 4 webcasts on ASP.NET with C#. The home page says my product has been shipped, but no email confirmation.

Are they supposed to send you an email or something, or is their mail bot closed for the weekends?

EDIT: I love you whiz kid!! Now I have a chance at getting Visual Studio without paying 300 bucks!!

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