Do Intel Retail Edge people get to download the final vista, or will they be mailed it?

[CrewXp]

Hey, I got the Intel retail edge package that included Windows Vista Ultimate in it. I'm doing a clean install of my operating systems, and I was wondering...

Is the Vista RC1 that was sent to me with the Retail Edge deal... will that product key upgrade allow me to download the final version when it's released? Or will Intel send me the final version in the mail?

anyone know?

Thanks.

 

[Dooyas]

As far as we have been informed the final version will be mailed to us.

It would be nice if they could email us a key and let us download it, but I will not hold my breath. It is a retail copy so it will be in the box.

 

[ahfunaki]

how do you know it's a retail copy?

 

[ahfunaki]

I just received this e-mail and all I can say is WOO HOO!

Hello,

Thanks again for your participation in the 2006 Purchase Program. We wanted to provide you with an update regarding the operating system component of your bundle.

What:
Your bundle shipped with the Release Candidate 1 version of Microsoft* Windows Vista*. We will be shipping the full retail version of Microsoft* Windows Vista* Ultimate to you soon. The final version should ship with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. However, only one activation code will be included. Once activated, the code cannot be used to activate the other version at a later date.

When:
We are working to get these to you as soon as possible. You should be notified by e-mail when your order is shipping out.

How:
You do not need to take any further action to receive the final version at this time.

What if Ive moved recently?
If you wish to change the shipping location, please call the Shop Intel(SM) Customer Service team using the toll free number at 877.649.5817, Monday through Friday from 7am to 8pm Pacific Time.

Regards,

The Intel(R) Retail Edge Program Team
www.intel.com/retailedge