Microsoft is continuing it’s practice of paying back Windows “informants” that actively use the Windows Feedback Program.  According to an email posted by Neowin from a user in the program:

To encourage your continued participation in the Windows Feedback Program using Windows 7 RC, we will send you a copy of the commercially released version of Windows 7 Ultimate as a gift within 3 months of its general availability in the US provided that:

1. You are a US resident of age 18 or older;
 2. You signed up for the Windows Feedback Program through the Windows 7 beta Community Preview Program; and
 3. You have sent data using the Windows Feedback Program automated instrumentation software from Windows 7 RC for at least 4 months.

We would appreciate it if you continue your participation in the Windows Feedback Program after receipt of the gift and send us data using the automated instrumentation software on the commercially released version of Windows 7. However, it is not a condition of the gift. We may offer more incentives if you do.

Thank You
 The Windows Experience Team

Microsoft did this same thing with Windows Vista during the beta stages. After the completion of the beta if you had submitted bugs or other valuable feedback you were eligible to receive a gift.  It is good to see them continuing this practice and paying back their loyal users.

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