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To encourage you to file feedback and bugs to our development team during this Public Beta period, we are announcing the official Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Beta-Fest Contest.

How Does It Work?

The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment team will evaluate each submission for its impact to the overall development program and the winners of each of the following 3 categories (see below) will each receive a special Windows Vista memorabilia gift and an Award Certificate hand-signed by the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment management and development team.

What Are the Categories? Who Can Win?

1) Most Prolific (Top 3 individuals with the most # of bugs filed)

2) Most Impactful (Top 3 individuals with the most impactful bugs filed)

3) Best Overall Feedback (Best bug for the entire Public Beta program)

Beta-Fest Contest Time Frame:

1) Start Date - February 1, 2007

2) End Date - February 12, 2007

To get to the beat check out http://connect.microsoft.com