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6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Kevin,

Thanks for the words, but I just received my disc.  I assume they shipped mine along with yours.  I can't answer why, but at least I got it.

John Chapman | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Wish I had a trial version

Mike, Netherlands

Mike | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

I have a feeling most people do not know that they have to redeem their trial versions.  I didn't know until I happened to check your blog today!    I thought the full version was going to be mailed when available.

Glad I checked!!

craig | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

No John, you've got it right.  There was a code and a website on the back of each trial disc.  You should be receiving your full copy in the mail very shortly (if you haven't already).

It comes in a cardboard envelope with the serial number and everything.

Jeff Blankenburg | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Kevin,

I can tell you that I submitted my code soon after they first opened the web site and they still haven't shipped my copy.  I sent an e-mail to them to confirm they were going to send it.

So in honest truth, who knows?  It has already been over 6 weeks for me.

John Chapman | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Well, question answered. I submitted my code on the last day available (2/25) and I just received my DVD today (3/6). Can't wait to install it! John, sorry to hear you didn't receive one after 6+ weeks. Hopefully Jeff can help.

Kevin Kuebler

Anonymous | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Hi Jeff,
I didn't know about the expiration date to redeem the full version until I saw your post about it. So I went and filled mine out on the last day - Feb. 25. Do you happen to know if it will still take 4-6 weeks to ship? Or will it ship sooner since they've already started sending them out? Thanks.

Kevin Kuebler

Anonymous | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Just so you know, you can also get a free version of VS 2008 by attending the Heroes Happen Here launch events.

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Fred Reckling
Microsoft 2008 Joint Launch Team
http://www.microsoft.com/2008jointlaunch/

Anonymous | Reply

6/16/2010 11:10:30 AM #

Wait a minute, now I'm really confused.  When I went to the website, I filled in my little pin number and address and thought that was all there was to it.  I have not yet received my disc.  Craig, are you saying you only receive the disc if you also upgraded a trial version?  I didn't want to install and upgrade the trial version, I just want the disc.  The websites seemed to imply I did everything necessary.

John Chapman | Reply