Microsoft is offering a free software

Free Microsoft Software for Giving Feedback If you are a Windows Vista or Windows XP user and decide to join and participate, Microsoft will send you a free Microsoft product when you participate in the program. Limit one gift per person. This offer is non-transferable. This offer expires on 12/31/07, while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. - 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

Does the software impact the performance of my computer? We have gone to great lengths to design the Windows Feedback Program software to limit the amount of computer resources it uses to collect data. You may see a minor change in performance when you first log in to Windows; however, this typically only occurs during the first few minutes after login while we are collecting basic configuration information.

What types of information will you collect and why? We are looking for information that will help us understand problems you encounter with Windows, how you have configured your computer and Windows, what hardware you are using, and general information about how you are using Windows and Microsoft Office products on your computer. You can see a list of examples of the data we collect in our FAQ.

How often will Microsoft collect data? How often you will share data depends on how actively you use your computer and how often your computer is connected to the internet. In general, the data is shared once per day.

When you choose to participate in the automated feedback program, most of the work is done behind the scenes, with no additional effort, time requirement, or inconvenience to you. Occasionally, we might send you an invitation to participate in a survey or another feedback program to get additional information about your use of computers.

Go to http://wfp.microsoft.com/Registration.aspx