There’s a lot being written right now about Microsoft’s giving Vista PCs to bloggers, and the ethics of the bloggers taking them. If you’ve managed to miss it, there are a few links at the bottom of this post that you can read, but frankly, I’m already tired of the whole subject, and imagine that many other people are too.
But since I’m no longer averse to stealing good ideas (way too many of mine have been lifted), and since we’re trying to drum up more activity on this blog (both posts and comments), we’re going to start a monthly giveaway to people who comment on the posts.
Here’s how it will work:
- Around the first of each month, we’ll give away one of our titles (recipient’s choice, and you can choose one of our suites, so you’d essentially get 3 or 4 programs) to someone who has commented on any of the posts in the previous month. People who have all the software they want can instead get some of our swag, which right now is still just stylus pens, though I’m thinking hard about getting something else.
- We’ll pick the winner each month using a random number that we map to the comment IDs.
- To be eligible, comments just need to be legitimate, and somehow related to the original post.
To help this along, I’ll encourage everyone here to post a lot more, so there’s more content to respond to.
And, as promised, here are the links to a few of the articles about the Microsoft giveaway:
I Started Something
Jason Dunn
Ed Bott
Joel on Software
There’s a lot more that’s been written about this, but starting with the above will probably lead you there.
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I am from the part of the world where even Microsoft Windows is available in night market and cost only $5. No one seems to buy software here for personal use. When I downloaded trial version of ewallet first time, I fall in love and purchased it immediately. Best return of investment for all of my PPC SW.
Thanks..Ilium
I have a couple of favoraite swag items:
1) A mug that I got for “going above and beyond” in assisting an end user . . .
it has a little battery operated blade in the bottom that stirs the beverage
2) A _really_ nice set of 3 luggage tags that let me swap out the business cards
in them so that I can keep them current.
I am now hoping to find out what sort of grand and glorious (based upon their software
swag Ilium will be handing out!
I am an IT by trade & I would like to tell others out there that are thinking about updating thrie computer to Vista should wait a while. One thing I see & hear all the time is that it is crashing their system. I would highly recommend to wait about a year or more till Microsoft fixes the many operating system glitches that are outstanding. You should never update to a new operating system right away. It will cost you a lot of time & money to repair it to its previous state. However some people have to have the all the new computer material & regret it later. I hope this will info will help someone make the right decision out there. Honestly & sincerely, Jim.
I love Ewallet. I use it often as it’s the only way I can keep all my personal data organized — I keep adding to and updating it constantly. List pro I use spratically but am glad I have it as well. I don’t really use the PDA calender portion anymore since I prefer the basic interface of my PDA
I’m not sure I would see the benifits of upgrading to eWallet 5.0 just yet since I use ActiveSync’s file folder to keep my files syncronized. Most other features seem cosmetic. But hey, I would not refuse a free upgrade. I also put my vote in for USB drive/SD card organization case. Those little things always end up at the bottom of my laptop carry case and I’m always searching for them.
I think giveaways are a great way to generate buzz and interest. Oh and good karma of course. So don’t be shy to send stuff my way hehehe.
If it wasn’t for ewallet I’d be lost. It’s one of the best pieces of software I own and the most used.
Free stuff? I’m in. Also just got to say, i think EWallet is a great program, stable, user friendly, and very handy ( as long as you remeber to input your new or changed data ). Im an IT Director, i keep all my passwords stored in it on my pda. very convienent. i’ll have to checkout 5.x now…. thanks
Hi there. On my PPC am using last two versions but when I wanted to upgrade tje PC version it failed and since doesn’t work any more. So I’m a bit sceptical about a further upgrade. But I might at least give it a chance ie trial.
If you haven’t already please contact our tech support folks! Typically it just works and it works really well. If you are having trouble it is an unusual situation and most likely we can fix it. email (support@iliumsoft.com) or call (888-632-5388) and we will help!
Why not get a ticket to a free prize? Actually I was happy to find Wallet some time ago. A never liked trying to sync my contact information from my business computer to my home computer with Microsoft or Palm’s offerings. And keeping track of passwords, etc. was the worst. Having replaced my old Palm with a ‘handed down’ used iPAQ got me looking at ‘new’ software for it. I am anxious to see how the new Wallet works with multiple computers (now 2 desk and 2 laptops at home, & 1 at work. Since I only have ‘dial-up’ access at work, and broadband at home I try to do most of my ‘computer stuff’ at home in the evenings. I’m off to upgrade to the new stuff. Thanks.
This is new to me….Not really done much blogging or responded to a blog…But thought I would give it a go while I look at buying the new version of Newsbreak…
I have been looking at utilising my PPC for some new things…
I am quite keen on the whole RSS/Podcast/Videocast thing….Is there anywhere I can find out more about the casts and any good casts peeps think i should be looking at??
Looks nice
Sometimes I make it through an entire week without having to resort to checking what many of my numerous passwords are in eWallet. However, that’s a very rare occurrence. I make sure I enter my passwords to websites, programs, ATM cards, etc. as soon as I create a new password. Without eWallet, I’d be one frustrated lady more often than I care to think about! I also record my credit card information, including phone numbers to call in case of loss or theft. Since I have both the desktop and the Pocket PC versions of eWallet, I’m pretty confident that I will be able to notify appropriate parties, should the need arise.
I have been using eWallet for many years now and I could not agree more with what Susan is saying in this very blog at March 30th, 2007. I used it privately and at work every day. I retired from work just recently but I still frequently need the fabulous eWallet.
Thanks! We really appreciate your compliments. Even though we’re a business, we really love the idea of our products making lives easier.
Does Version 5 work on PPC 2003 phone edition? I’m using v4.1 and it does everything I need it to do so I am reviewing the reasons to upgrade. The one thing that stands out at me is the ability to sync to multiple PCs. I’ve tried that with the current version and it’s a hit or miss kind of thing. I’m running Winxp now with activesync 4.5. And I sync to my home computer via the cradle, and my work computer via bluetooth.
Also, just want to echo the sentiments of other bloggers. Great product! I’ve been using it ever since I bought my first Ipaq 3600 in 2000. Very happy with it. eWallet houses my electronic identity and I’d be lost without it. Thanks again.
Yep. It should work just fine Manny. And I think you’ll really like the revamped sync. It works great.
thanks I believe I can be bought. I didn’t use to til you pointed it out that is.
I hope this blog expands and covers more of your fantastic software!
I didn’t realize i’d fallen so far behind with the versions i’m using. I’ve had eWallet on my Axim since i got it. Now i need to get current on it AND my Q.
I just picked up an AT&T 8525. Trying out newsbrek and listpro. Great software!
I’d get the whole lot of Ilium software if I could afford it.
One strange thing I noticed was that I lost my lists and RSS feeds when I believe I had trouble with a memory card. When the device starts up, it seems the card isn’t always recognized. Think that had something to do with files getting corrupt. I got a better memory card now and doing more backups now to be safe.
Thanks for the chance to win some great software!