Worried about rising oil prices? Microsoft responds by giving away 5000 gallons of gas

Davey Winder
Friday, 04 July 2008 18:28

IT Industry - Strategy

Still eligible? Great, then read on. You will also need to register at the site, giving up your contact information in the process. Address, telephone and email details are compulsory. Still, if you don't mind handing over your company data to the Microsoft marketing team and you are desperate for fuel, the prize is tempting.

The prize being, "5,000 gallons of regular unleaded gas will be awarded in the form of Shell prepaid gas cards (for use at any eligible Shell Station)." That's an estimated equivalent of USD $20,350 (AUD $21,120) worth of fuel.

If you are not so ready to hand over that marketing information, then you could always follow tip number three and stop buying petrol altogether by using Microsoft Office Live Meeting for all your face-to-face business requirements. You have until July 18th to make up your mind...