- [plug] Microsoft, as usual, are their own worst enemy (-:

[Craig Foster]

As usual Microsoft follow one good deed with another :-)

This was sent out to a very large chunk of OEM System Builders - complete
with all the addresses in the TO: field!!

Yay Microsoft!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Microsoft OEM South Pacific Region [mailto:msoemspr at microsoft.com]
Sent: Friday, 21 September 2001 9:01 AM
To: **insert lots of peoples e-mail addresses here**
Subject: Windows XP Launch Email #1 for System Builders: September 21,
2001

OEM Availability -  just 10 days away!

Windows XP is almost here!  Microsoft OEM Distributors will start shipping
Windows XP on the 1st October, 2001 - just 10 days away!  Have you placed
your order yet?  To ensure you receive the stock you require, please
pre-order on your distributor ASAP.

The launch campaign and retail availability kicks in on 25th October,
2001, so contact your distributor today to get a head-start on this great
business opportunity.

Authorised distributors are Ingram Micro, Tech Pacific, and Synnex.

For information on Windows XP, go to www.microsoft.com/oem/

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