VS.NET 2005! November Launch

[Samurai Danny]

As many of you know next month is going to be the launch of VS 2005.

I was looking for advice on their launch events.

What are these events like?
Would it be beneficial for me? (Having hardly any .Net knowledge? But definetly looking into a change from VB6)

What are your experiences with these events?

[kaihirst]

Hi,

been to teh launch of the VS.2003 and going to the british tour launch of VS.2005.

There a bit tongue in cheek but very informative indeed and you get a good idea of whats all the hype about and the where-with-all on th enew versioning. if you pick the right seminar for you, you come away with a lot of inf. If you pick the wrong one, youll probably come awy with the wrong idea as they are very focused on the subject matter indeed.

hope this helps

ta

kai

[dglienna]

I heard that they are giving a way a copy of SQL Server AND Visual Net to attendees. Just found out that it is close to where I live, so I think I'll be going on Nov. 10th.

[Hack]

What are your experiences with these events?

My experience is that I have never been able to convince my boss to spring to the trip, but I would love to go.

[RobDog888]

But its free Hack and there is one close by I think.

SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 & BizTalk Server 2006 Launch
Tuesday, November 08, 2005 9:00 AM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Detroit, Michigan 48243 United States

So all you need is a day off or if they will pay for your time.

[conipto]

Since I just moved to the bay area, I'm going to the one in San Francisco on the 7th. Supposedly you get VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005 for free, the registration is free.. why not go. The "Developer track" is filled up, but I got registered on the "Database track" just a few days ago.

Bill

[RobDog888]

Whats your opinion on the presentation content? Do you think its a marketing thing or technical?

[dglienna]

They didn't ask me what track I wanted to attend. I guess it's just a matter of going to the ones that you want.

[kaihirst]

Hi,m

hang on.

Theyre giving away copies of SQL server and VS.NEt free??

***!!!!! Yes!!!!!

Where did you hear this as this is superb (bit backward for microsoft to be giving theyre flagship dev software away dont you think?)

ta

kai

[manavo11]

Where could I find out if there is some event in Greece?

[kaihirst]

http://www.microsoft.com/hellas/events/default.mspx

This is the greece page. in greek no less!!!

or


www.microsoft.com/launchtour2005

[kaihirst]

bloody hell.. they are giving away the free software!!!!!

[Shaggy Hiker]

I think that can be considered "Priming the pump." There won't be all that many free copies given away as a percentage of the total number of copies sold.

[RobDog888]

They didn't ask me what track I wanted to attend. I guess it's just a matter of going to the ones that you want.

Nope, you have to choose which track your attending so they have enough seats. It was on the rgistration page as a treeview layout. Check the top checkbox to attend and then below that is a general description of the event. Below that is the first child node - vb developer track with times and descriptions. Then there is the second child node that is the DB track with times and descriptions. You cant go to both as they are parallel tracks, day/time.

This is why I was asking about boing to two different launches.

[dglienna]

Just called to get into the developer track. They had me down for only the keynote

[RobDog888]

I guess I'll take that as a Thanks

[DevGrp]

I was just about to post about this. Everyone who attends will get a NFR copy of VS.NET 2005 Pro and SQL Server 2005. I'll be going to one in NYC Nov 22. When I went to the Office 2003 launch I got a free copy of Office 2003 Pro.

I signed up for the developer track. If anyone in NYC is going, maybe we can hang that day.

[RobDog888]

Nope, its the Standard version of VS 2005. I wish it was the Pro version. That would really be worth going for.

To see the actual version being given away...
http://www.msdnevents.com/launch/

[dglienna]

You're right. Thanks.
I guess they were punishing FX users. I didn't see anywhere to check the track I wanted to attend, and didn't notice the absence in the invite I printed out.
I now have a new ticket. There was NO treeview in FX.

I guess that's just another site to use IE on. (I was thinking that, but figured "what could go wrong...") I guess I know now.

[Jacob Roman]

Won't be long before I can obtain it for free at the college I go to. I'd say the legally burned copies should be ready around XMas.

[RobDog888]

Thats about the time that the retail versions should be available too.

[RhinoBull]

I was just about to post about this. Everyone who attends will get a NFR copy of VS.NET 2005 Pro and SQL Server 2005. I'll be going to one in NYC Nov 22. When I went to the Office 2003 launch I got a free copy of Office 2003 Pro.

I signed up for the developer track. If anyone in NYC is going, maybe we can hang that day.

It's all booked, no more registrations accepted ... and I am just a few blocks away.

[RobDog888]

But there are 2 locations in NY - Buffalo and Syracuse

And another for NH - Nashua 12/14

[RhinoBull]

Nah, too far.

[RobDog888]

Guess its not worth saving hundreds of $$$? Just the Standard version of VS is $299. Plus you still get SQL Server too. Come on, you know you want to join the dark side.

Edit: Congrats on 6,002 Posts!

[RhinoBull]

Aparently I was already invited and didn't know nothing about it until late afternoon today. Our boss wanted to make a little (last minute) surprise but couldn't resist NOT to tell us so he did. It was surprise anyway. So I guess I am going to join the "dark side".

[RobDog888]

w00t w00t! Another convert. When you get back you are required to post about how great .NET is.

For me, the event is just down the street from where I used to work. If I was still working I could get paid for the day. I havent driven my car but a few times since quitting. Just got my second tank of gas since Sept. 9

[infinisource]

Which edition of VS 2005 are they giving away?

[RobDog888]

VS.NET Standard (Retail $299) and SQL Server Developer (Retail $???)

[RhinoBull]

w00t w00t! Another convert. When you get back you are required to post about how great .NET is.

For me, the event is just down the street from where I used to work. If I was still working I could get paid for the day. I havent driven my car but a few times since quitting. Just got my second tank of gas since Sept. 9

I don't drive much either - only on weekends and during the week it's a subway. Event will be (for me) like 5 minutes walking from where I work (3-4 short city blocks away). And as per "convert" - don't know about that - MS din't convince me yet since its first beta release but I do develop in .net (pretty heavy some times) for about 4 years now but not impressed what so ever. VB6 is still the language of choice! Let's see what 2005 has to offer. I do have beta but it's still not close to be as fun as VB6...

[just_a_me]

There was a club at college that I used to attend and Microsoft gave free copies of VS.NET and Windows XP to us along with the VS.NET Developer's Training Manual.

[conipto]

Stupid MS botched my reservation. No free software for me.

Bill

[RobDog888]

You should have printer out your ticket and just showed up at the launch. Maybe they would have made an exception and let you in.

Also, for the 202 .NET launch I couldnt go but i had my reservation. I emailed MS and asked if there was anyway that I could still get the software and they emailed back asking for my mailing address and mailed it to me.

[-TPM-]

I missed the sing up...

[conipto]

You should have printer out your ticket and just showed up at the launch. Maybe they would have made an exception and let you in.

Also, for the 202 .NET launch I couldnt go but i had my reservation. I emailed MS and asked if there was anyway that I could still get the software and they emailed back asking for my mailing address and mailed it to me.

I will try that. What secret super-stealth email address did you use? By the way, I brought my printed out email confirmation, and they just said "Sorry." The stupid lady on the phone said I was registered, and here's the email i got verbatim last thursday:

We would like to remind you that you are currently registered for SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 & BizTalk Server 2006 Launch.

Name: *EDIT*
Confirmation Number: *SEVEN DIGIT NUMBER*

Event Code: 1032280970
Event Name: SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 & BizTalk Server 2006 Launch
Location: Moscone West Convention Center
Room: Floors 2 & 3
City: San Francisco

Start Date: 11/07/2005
Start Time: 09:00 AM

End Date: 11/07/2005
End Time: 05:45 PM

Note: we also have a Launch Party planned in the evening. Please see details below.

Please join us Monday evening, November 7, 2005 as we celebrate the successful launch of Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006. This party features an amazing line up and it's all happening at the Moscone West!

So I get up at 7, haul my ass the hour train ride downtown, wait in line a half hour, only to be told "Sorry, You aren't actually registered, there's nothing we can do about it." I have them look up my confirmation number and she says I'm waitlisted. I'm like *** Lady? It says REGISTERED not WAITLISTED. And No free SW for me.

Grrr...

So yeah, who do I email? It's not like MS has a big ol email list on their site.

Bill

[conipto]

Found some event address on the site and a form.. we'll see if it gets anywhere.

<-- Seriously bent.

[dglienna]

I'm going the 10th. They used to have shuttle buses to events, but I don't think they will for this. Not enough tourists. Won't be that many there, I guess.
Not driving down there. Might take 2 hours each way!

[RobDog888]

Dont feel too bad conipto as I have verified that they are only giving out VS 2005 Standard and SQL Server 2005 Beta. Not much of a loss.

[-TPM-]

Dont feel too bad conipto as I have verified that they are only giving out VS 2005 Standard and SQL Server 2005 Beta. Not much of a loss.

On Microsoft's main page it also says trial editions...

[RobDog888]

Main page for the Launch? Can you post the link?