Tomorrow we (the Akzent WG) will hep to launch Windows 7. Well, we will not actually push a button or so, but we will celebrate the launch with the Microsoft and PR13 people in Hamburg.
Why us? Because we almost won the “Aud!max und Microsoft suchen Deutschlands Digitalisten-WG” Contest. Well almost… The jury chose these guys and we are on second or third place… or fourth… who cares. Congratulations to Sarah, Nico and Markus and have fun with the stuff worth 5.000€!
That would have been so great to win, but it is, as it is. The cool thing is that we were not left empty-handed. Microsoft and PR13, Microsoft’s PR agency for Windows 7 and Xbox, invited us to come to Hamburg and celebrate the Windows 7 launch. Flights and Hotel on them. Nice!
BTW, this is the video we sent in:
Of course I think that our video is funnier then the one of the winners, but I have to admit I like their idea (although it is a bit long-winded). Anyways, I am very happy that we have the opportunity to fly to Hamburg tomorrow and celebrate with everybody. (Chance for us to finally get stuff worth 5.000 bucks… open bar, we are coming! 
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Ah and another BTW:
Installed Windows 7 last week. Took less than 30 minutes -> quickest Windows installation EVER! So far nothing to complain. Works fine, faster and more convenient than Vista.
And another great thing: Did not pay for it. Good thing my university is in the MSDN® Academic Alliance (MSDNAA). For those of you, who study, check if your university has an account at this alliance. There you can download Microsoft software legally and for free! If you are a student at Heilbronn University, you can find further information how to login here.
I hope Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer are in Hamburg tomorrow, have some great ideas I want to talk about…
