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Registration Now Available: Windows Server 2008 LogoFest Events
The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 LogoFest events.
Please note that the event dates have been changed to:
• December 10-13, 2007 (4 days)
• January 21-24, 2008 (4 days)
Each of these events will be held at Building 20 on the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, Washington. These events are for hardware partners who have signed the Logo License Agreement LLA 10.1 with Microsoft. Attending the event helps your company to earn the Windows Server 2008 logo and help products that are ready for the Windows Server 2008 platform move to market faster. Registration:
We expect spaces for these events to fill quickly and encourage you to submit your registration request for your preferred dates. Please note that you will be required to submit payment-contact information with your registration request. Please allow up to five business days for event confirmation. Register for the December 10-13, 2007 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest. Register for the January 21-24, 2008 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest. Event Costs and Billing:
When you register, you will be asked whether you prefer a private or shared lab-room setup. We will make every effort to accommodate your request and encourage you to submit your registration for your preferred dates quickly. Option 1
Private lab room with up to three people: $1,250 USD per company.
• Up to two additional participants may be added for $250 per participant. Option 2
Shared lab room with up to two people: $750 USD per company.
• One additional participant may be added for $250.
Event invoices will be sent to you once your registration is confirmed. Payments are due upon receipt. Cancellations:
Attendee cancellations must be received no later than the following dates:
• Event date: December 10-13, 2007. Cancellations are due by November 21, 2007.
• Event date: January 21-24, 2008. Cancellations are due by January 4, 2008.
Cancellations received late will be charged the full registration fee for the event. What will be provided:
• Lab space for each company based on registration preferences.
• Each lab space will include one controller and one client machine for testing.
• Lunch and beverages for all attendees throughout the event, plus one dinner. Note: All other expenses (including travel, lodging and any other incidentals) are the responsibility of the attendees and are not reimbursed or provided by Microsoft. Note: Special electrical power needs cannot be accommodated at the event venue. Participants receive:
• Credit for up to two Windows Server 2008 Logo submissions per company (a $500 value). Submissions must be made on or before January 31, 2008 to qualify.
• Assistance and training to enable you to test your product for the logo.
• Access to knowledgeable staff resources from Microsoft development and Windows Logo teams.
• Presentations materials to assist participants.
• Prescheduled one-to-one meetings with Microsoft staff resources to address any specific technical issues.
• Microsoft staff will be available to assist with setting up the test environment and to provide information on the errata and contingency processes. Questions:
If you have any questions about this event, please send an email to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com
New FAQ and Help Alias for Updating the Manufacturer Part Numbers for Logo Program Submissions
The Manufacturing Part Number submission process has been simplified with a new FAQ and help alias. Promote your Certified for Windows Vista and Works with Windows Vista products through Microsoft's partnership with the CNET Channel by updating the Manufacturer Part Number for your logo'd products or for products that are in the logo submission process. CNET Channel is the leading provider of product information to online retailers and companies can take advantage of this relationship by keeping their product information current. Click here to see the FAQ, to find out more about this opportunity, and to get started.
Importing Test Logs for Audio Fidelity Tests
OEM partners who wish to use the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) to import Audio Fidelity Test logs from an outside resource may want to consider using the following third-party test houses. These test houses are equipped with Audio Precision analyzers for audio and system testing. This contact information will also be provided on the Audio Fidelity Testing Web page. Optimal Sound
Contact: Wayne Jones
800-380-0639 x803 (US + Canada)
512-879-4172 x803 (International)
512-879-4172 (Fax) Audio Test Engineering Consulting Services, Inc.
Contact: Stephen Peterson
(360) 885-0893 SEZZO Labs
Contact: Bill Alex
(925) 456-0677 Allion Test Labs, Inc.
Contact: Joseph Hu
+886-2-7722-8800 Note: This information is provided for informational purposes only and Microsoft makes no warranties, either express or implied, therein. All URLs and other Web-site references are subject to change without notice. The entire risk for the use of this information remains with the user.
Promote Your Certified for Windows Vista Products with the"Win What You Love" Campaign
We are excited to announce a new opportunity to promote your Certified for Windows Vista products to consumers with the "Win What You Love" sweepstakes. The products that you donate will be featured on the promotional site and given away to sweepstakes registrants in the form of weekly and monthly prizes. This is a great opportunity to advertise your Certified for Windows Vista products and to highlight your commitment to providing a superior customer experience. In addition to featuring your product images, the promotional site will drive traffic back to your home and product pages by including your company logo. To learn more about how to have your products featured in this promotion, or for more campaign information, please visit the sweepstakes Web site.
The deadline for product submissions is October 31, 2007.
Microsoft Launches Online Campaign to Showcase Certified for Windows Vista Logo'd Products
At www.Road2Greatness.com, IT pros can learn why Certified for Windows Vista software and devices meet their business needs. Online advertisements will run on IT pro-focused sites such as CIO.com and InformationWeek.com. This is just one example of how Microsoft is delivering on its promise to drive customer preference for partner products that have earned the logo. To learn more about receiving the Certified for Windows Vista logo for hardware, visit the Windows Logo Program Web site.
OSR Quick Start Seminars for Windows Driver Foundation
OSR, a leading consulting and training company, is presenting a series of seminars on WDF in 2007 and 2008. The Windows team is presenting two topics at the seminars: "World-Class Testing and Prototyping Using WDK/DSF" and "Releasing World-Class Drivers (Signed, Certified & Logo'd)." Dates and Locations
• October 17, 2007, Palo Alto, CA
• October 31, 2007, Washington, DC
• November 13, 2007, Reading, United Kingdom
• November 28, 2007, Los Angeles, CA
• January 28, 2008, Boston, MA
• February 6, 2008, Munich, Germany
• February 25, 2008, Seattle, WA
• March 5, 2008, Austin, TX Registration: Space is limited and events are expected to fill quickly, so register as soon as possible. For details about the event and how to register, visit OSR's Web site.
For questions about this event, please send an e-mail to drvtrain@microsoft.com.
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