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

[Andrew Simmonds]

yeah, I got that aswell. I'm expecting to be added to x number of spam
lists now. Lucky that microsoft only sent 1000 emails at time in that
stuffup.

On Sun, 2001-09-23 at 20:14, Craig Foster wrote:
> 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/
> 
> <snip>