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Wish you could afford one of the following?

• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)
• Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
• Microsoft Money Plus Premium
• Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008
• Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008

Well, you can if you’re willing to part with some personal information for a few months.  Microsoft is looking for a few good systems to test its upcoming new Windows Feedback Program and is prepared to offers some nice enticements to encourage participation.  By submitting a survey every two weeks and allowing Microsoft to track all of your computer usage for about 3 months, Microsoft will allow you to select one of the items above.  Privacy is clearly a sensitive issue with most, so think carefully before jumping in.

There are two survey programs (one or both) that are available for signup until December 31, 2007. 

Here are the following offer restrictions from Microsoft:

• Participation is currently limited to US residents of 18 years and older.
• You are the owner of the computer you use for this program.
• The automated feedback program is offered to Windows Vista and Windows XP customers only.
• The survey feedback program applies to all versions of Windows.
• Microsoft, comScore, and MarketTools employees are not eligible to participate.

So, for my friends in other parts of the world, alas, at present you do not qualify. :(

(via gizmodo.com)