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Re: Win 95 Preview Details (UK ONLY)

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From: C.M. Yearsley
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 1994 14:21
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Thomas F Lee (tfl@psp.co.uk) wrote:
: For Folks in the UK (ONLY) who what to get a copy of WIN 95...

: From some time in 1995, there will be a Preview Programme which will
: allow you to purchase a late beta of Win 95. Cost is not yet known
: but the recent rumours of 19UKP (circa US$ 30) is probably about right.

: There will be only a limited number of copies - I understand 14,000 for
: the UK.  From the sounds of things, it will be first come first served.

: To sign up for this, you should phone 0181 9432021.  This phone is answered
: Microsoft Upgrade Centre.  Explain to the nice person who answers that
: you want to get onto the list.

: At this point, all they will do is take your name and address.  Sometime
: in January, you will be sent full details on how to apply.  

I called today, and was told they'd be in touch in three weeks. Of course,
when after that the software really ships is anyone's guess.

(And thanks for the above information; very helpful!)


Chris
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Chris Yearsley
cmy@cs.keele.ac.uk
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