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Free Intel Galileo Board from Microsoft

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lukeloop on 06/07/2014 - 00:13 windowsondevices.com (29715 clicks)
Last edited 09/07/2014 - 09:15 by 1 other user

A free Intel Galileo board from Microsoft. Don't abuse it, happy creating.

Valued over $100 ?

The next big thing is small
From the website:
"We’re bringing Windows to a whole new class of small devices. Build a smart coffee mug, build a talking bear, build a robot, or build something else entirely. All this using a platform and tools you already know and love."

After you enter your email address you will receive a confirmation email , which will contain a link. Open the link and enter your information, you should then get an email saying "Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped.". You do not need to prove your a software programmer/engineer to get the Intel Galileo board

Edit: some are having more success going to the website https://www.windowsondevices.com/ without clicking via OzBargain website.

I got mine from a gmail account

Some users are reporting emails are not being received to free email addresses. If you don't receive email confirmation within a few hours, try an alternative address (preferably an ISP or work email address).

*** twitter posts and photos are indicating there is hardware not just whitepaper**

"The Intel Galileo included with the Windows Developer Program for IoT kit will run a special version of Windows for the Intel Galileo"

https://twitter.com/stevetex/status/481162124689813504/photo…

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  • belzecue on 06/07/2014 - 00:15
    +50

    Microsoft is hungry for a slice of that sweet Raspberry Pi.

    • sd4f on 06/07/2014 - 11:29

      More like intel, since it's an intel board.

      • Joshman5k on 06/07/2014 - 21:56
        +3

        I think you'll find it is both. Intel being the hardware, MS licensing the software. I can't imagine they'd make much a dent at a price tag of over $100.

    • lukeloop on 11/07/2014 - 12:15

      can someone give belzecue a +1 to get his badge !!

      • CyberGenesys on 11/07/2014 - 12:32

        But he already has the badge?

        Popular Comment - Posting comment that received 30 or more votes

  • muncan on 06/07/2014 - 00:18
    +3

    Signed up, ready to abuse.

    Designed in Ireland

    Wait. What?

    • altomic on 06/07/2014 - 09:09
      +21

      Corporate tax shelter.

      • yanman on 07/07/2014 - 10:56
        +3

        It's more than that though - lots of engineering talent. Intel, IBM, Dell all have or had big presence there.

        • altomic on 07/07/2014 - 16:30

          It's only that.

        • yanman on 07/07/2014 - 19:46

          @altomic: you have nfi what you're talking about

    • Cluster on 06/07/2014 - 13:11
      +12

      Ireland is a key country for many IT companies.

      For example, Apple Australia buys stock from Apple Ireland and sells it at cost. Yes, that $550 tablet cost Apple Australia wholesale $500. They whack on GST and sell it. Obviously Apple Australia is losing money hand over fist doing that, but that's okay, as Apple Ireland buys from Apple China at the real wholesale price and records the profit in Ireland at a much lower tax rate.

      • IVI on 06/07/2014 - 15:26

        Ireland was recently named as the country reputed to help others (Cc recent talk at TED.com).

      • Kevan2 on 06/07/2014 - 20:15
        +1

        One of the reasons not to protest 'the G20' coming soon to a new police state near you.

        What does "G" stand-for? OK I'll start Is it - spot -glenn - string.

      • mmd on 07/07/2014 - 00:43
        +1

        Dont forget COles also had their bread made there…

      • altomic on 07/07/2014 - 16:33
        +3

        How much tax does Apple Australia pay to the Aust Govt? (Aside from GST). From memory it's about $0.

    • Utopian on 07/07/2014 - 00:55
      +2

      Short Version: Tax haven for many huge multi-nationals. Search ATO vs Google, Apple

      Long Version: Intel & HP are in Leixlip (Léim an Bhradáin), County Kildare. My 2nd home.

      Great little village on the border of County Dublin. The birthplace of the Guinness family. Half the town are employed by them. They do a lot for the people, yearly festival & beautifying the town. In return for the free land (IIRC) and tax breaks they receive/received.

  • cryptos on 06/07/2014 - 00:19
    +15

    I cannot se where it states a free board?

    • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 00:20
      +1

      Same same

      • belzecue on 06/07/2014 - 00:28
        +17

        Accusations of vaporware will get you a chair to the face, my friend. Hmmm? Oh? We don't do the chair thing any more?

        Well. You will drink our Kool-Aid, mister. And if you say it tastes like Linux I will personally pick up a chair and — Aw, c'mon! Guys! For old time sake at least?

      • CyberGenesys on 06/07/2014 - 00:37

        Thanks for the negs people (I'm serious) it was an incorrect use of the deal's neg button.
        I'm still not convinced anything will come of it since it seems we are going on the words of a few seemingly random websites. Nonetheless I have signed up and awaiting any email.

        • whytd on 06/07/2014 - 10:45
          +6

          On the emails I got from signing up:

          "We would like to share our SDK and a hardware development kit with you. In order to mail you the kit, please click on the link below to provide your address and a bit more information."

          And after providing your address:

          "Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped."

        • wired00 on 06/07/2014 - 11:31

          @whytd: How long till your received that email? I signed up a couple hours ago and no email yet

        • Leonard on 06/07/2014 - 11:55
          +2

          @wired00:
          Got the email in about 2 minutes.

        • ShiKu on 06/07/2014 - 12:40

          @Leonard: Same here, got the email about 2 minutes after.

        • wired00 on 07/07/2014 - 07:12
          +1

          @Leonard: hmm I've now signed up with both a private domain email and gmail both a after 24hours I havent received the email response

        • wired00 on 07/07/2014 - 13:02

          @wired00:
          Ok no idea why, but as people suggested I tried Internet Explorer and email came through instantly. (Using windows 7)

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 00:19
    +1

    How do they send it? There is no where to enter physical address.

    • lukeloop on 06/07/2014 - 00:24
      +1

      I have updated the link …After you enter your email address you will receive a confirmation email , which will contain a link. Open the link and enter your information, you should then get an email saying "Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT.

    • MMM on 06/07/2014 - 00:29
      +6

      Go home, await my further instructions

  • Crownanchor on 06/07/2014 - 00:23
    +1

    http://bytedebugger.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/microsoft-is-go…

    Microsoft is going to send you a free Intel Galileo board!! Just sign up!

  • breaks on 06/07/2014 - 00:23
    +1

    Take a look at this

  • mathew42 on 06/07/2014 - 00:24
    +7

    The only question I have is how soon until it runs linux?

    • NosDan on 06/07/2014 - 00:31
      -4

      how soon until it runs linux?

      if history is any guide…….. it will run *nix better than M$ winfail out of the box :)

    • spiritek on 06/07/2014 - 07:23
      +3

      About a year ago when it was first released :)

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 00:29
    +31

    Just realised I don't need one anyway…

    Development hardware like the Intel Galileo board allows you to read temperature sensors, power robot servos, check for intruders, blink a bunch of LED lights, or even make a little music.

    allows you to read temperature sensors

    I just look at my thermometer

    power robot servos

    I have 67 eneloops in my third drawer fully charged for that

    check for intruders

    I have a pet Doberman

    blink a bunch of LED lights

    I can flick the bedroom light switch continuously for similar effect

    or even make a little music.

    Iphone in sony dock fixes that

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 06/07/2014 - 00:32
      +4

      power robot servos

      I have 67 eneloops in my third drawer fully charged for that

      I don't think they literally mean the chips will provide electricity to the servo's, and I don't think eneloops, as great as they are, are capable of controlling motors themselves.

    • udyz on 06/07/2014 - 13:27

      Nice! Eneloop in the third drawer everyone! Bring ya cree torches, we strike tonight.

      Also, Mr Tight Bottom (please ignore the above message) where have ya kept the Lacrosse charger?

  • slowmo on 06/07/2014 - 00:32
    +1

    bah. who wants to work with a 640k board? :P

  • Grok on 06/07/2014 - 00:32

    If they gave you free Windows I would be in.

    Great post though OP!

  • Crownanchor on 06/07/2014 - 00:36
    +1

    Looks like the Intel Galileo board retails for $70-$150 each, nice bargain, love Arduino and MCU, thanks OP.

  • PLA74 on 06/07/2014 - 00:36

    Do you get the confirmation straight away or? And will be a Gmail email be fine or Microsoft email only?
    Thanks guys!
    Nice find op!

    • lukeloop on 06/07/2014 - 00:39
      +1

      Any email should be fine, possibly .edu emails may get priority but that is speculation.

    • muncan on 06/07/2014 - 00:40
      +5

      Gmail = automatic delete :-P

    • bchliu on 06/07/2014 - 11:42

      I used my work email and it was pretty much instant. Hotmail and GMail = no responses as yet. :(

  • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 06/07/2014 - 00:37
    +1

    Thanks op :-)

  • ScaryZombie on 06/07/2014 - 00:38
    +12

    How long does it take for confirmation email to arrive?

    • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 11:34

      It took 2 minutes for me.

  • MasterNoob on 06/07/2014 - 00:39
    +11

    Now to put my fake MIT degree to work!

  • Ozvalue on 06/07/2014 - 00:40

    Thanks!

    Hope I get a free board!

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 00:43
    +28

    Attention WNK. Please let us know when a free Udemy course is made available to program this thing.

  • annoynimous on 06/07/2014 - 00:49

    no email yet

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 00:50
    +42

    Next Monday morning at the Microsoft HQ water fountain…

    VP of GALILEO PROJECT: hey Bill, how was your weekend?

    BILL: not so good. Couldn't sleep. Too worried that this Galileo project may fail

    VP of GALILEO PROJECT: ohhhh, don't stress Bill. The uptake in Australia has gone nuts since American Independence Day. Those wacky Aussies are getting behind you on this one.

    BILL: great news. What a bunch of wackers those Aussies are!!

  • aldoboy on 06/07/2014 - 00:50

    No email

  • cyrax83 on 06/07/2014 - 00:54
    +1

    I heavily doubt they will send free boards. They don't even mention it

    • lukeloop on 06/07/2014 - 01:02

      We’ll provide samples and documentation and we’ll show you how to create your own fun projects such as the life-size piano we demonstrated at Build 2014.

      • retiredfeline on 06/07/2014 - 01:05
        +4

        Samples could be sample code, documentation = websites. And I don't think they will send you the wood for a life-size piano. Still, I signed up with a hotmail address, what could be more M$ than that?

    • fatal on 06/07/2014 - 11:40
      +1

      "We would like to share our SDK and a hardware development kit with you. In order to mail you the kit, please click on the link below to provide your address and a bit more information."

  • FirstWizard on 06/07/2014 - 00:56

    lets see how efficient are Micro$oft servers in sending me the confirmation mail. :P

    Thanks

    • tonyjzx on 06/07/2014 - 01:28

      it runs exchange

      so therefore it will flush all the email

  • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 01:00
    +1

    Gave it a shot hope I get one

  • lolofied1 on 06/07/2014 - 01:00
    +13

    As an IT student, I would love to fiddle around with one of these,

    hopefully it doesn't get spammed by people that have hoarding habits

    • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 01:13
      +17

      Too late buddy.

    • MMM on 06/07/2014 - 01:15
      +7

      fiddle around? I plan to build a robot army

    • sleepy120 on 06/07/2014 - 01:22
      +1

      Welcome aboard lolofield1 to ozbargain. i wish you a safe journey to becoming one of those people that have an ozbargain hoarding habit, even if you do not know it yet.

    • xuqi on 06/07/2014 - 02:05
      +2

      IT students don't need one, since they ripped out the practical parts of courses, many years ago. :)

    • natsumezoku on 06/07/2014 - 04:52
      +2

      You have no idea where you are right now do you? :p

  • veyrongatti on 06/07/2014 - 01:18
    +1

    Well I registered, hope I get it tomorrow morning

    • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2014 - 01:24

      Likely. I just got express shipping confirmation as well.

  • Crys on 06/07/2014 - 01:32
    +6

    Who has actually got a confirmation email, how long did it take, and what options did you check on the right?

  • Vladdo on 06/07/2014 - 01:43

    Seriously, after watching the newegg tv overview, I wouldn't bother.. It's not a usable device for torrent purposes etc..

    400mhz processor, 256mb ram, 2 mini usb slots, 10/100 ethernet port.. I don't think it's anything like a raspberry pi.. purely a development board*..

    *happy to be corrected..

    • imcold on 06/07/2014 - 01:49

      Pass on this.. show me the smart watches ;)

      • tommy-darko on 06/07/2014 - 03:08
        +2

        Don't think it's intended to be used for those purposes, Vladdo. Probably more along the lines of a robotic vacuum cleaner / beer retrieval unit.

        • sk3iron on 06/07/2014 - 04:05
          +2

          Beer retrieval unit? This idea intrigues me…

    • CarbonTwelve on 06/07/2014 - 05:00
      +3

      Those specs are plenty good enough for torrent purposes. I ran an underclocked Celeron 600 as a file server with nearly identical specs that did that and a whole lot more.

      You're not going to get a standard Windows install to run on this, but a linux build could do the job.

  • parcus on 06/07/2014 - 02:05
    +1

    Is the confirmation email supposed to come immediately? Still nothing after 15mins.

    • lowsfer on 06/07/2014 - 02:07

      I haven't seen it, either.

    • cathole on 06/07/2014 - 02:38

      Me neither.

    • bchliu on 06/07/2014 - 08:31

      Tried two email addresses (as one was already used as a M$ Dev) and still nothing. :(

    • Leonard on 06/07/2014 - 12:02

      About 2 minutes after submitting the form:
      Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped.

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