Windows Vista for free, with a catch.

[mr soft]

http://wfp.microsoft.com/


If you prefer to give us feedback in the form of data that is automatically collected on your computer and uploaded to our servers, all you need to do is opt in to our automated feedback program and download and install our software.

[Ajmukon]

well, i do not mind...
it makes the software better and as long as i do nothing illegal....
i gots notin' to worry 'bout

[rond36]

You don't get Windows Vista for free!

The only software you get is a program that monitors your hardware and how you use Windows, Office, and other MS programs on your computer and sends that information to MS.

Where does it say you get free Windows Vista?

This is all that I found:

What will Microsoft provide?
We will provide to you the software and necessary licensing to accomplish the data collection. Specifically Microsoft will provide you with:

All software, including documentation, required to gather data regarding your home computer use.
In consideration of your participation, a license covering the software provided, under the terms and conditions that accompany that software. Please note, except as expressly licensed to you in those Licenses, Microsoft retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Microsoft software provided under the Windows Feedback Program.

To provide feedback on a product you need to have already purchased the product.

[Ajmukon]

yes - you DID get windows vista for free-
but it lasted... 12 hours?
before "supplies" ran out...

and the list was like 6 or 7 programs...
VISTA (32 or 64)
Student & Encarta 2008
Office 2007
a few others (programing tools)