Windows Vista is just around the corner. The official business launch is only three days away. In this context, Tuesday 30, 2006 is the proverbial corner I was talking about in the first sentence. But are you ready for Microsoft flagship product?

"Prepare now by taking the Windows Vista 101 mini-course. You'll learn the basics in just 10 minutes and know what to expect from this exciting new release. The Windows Vista operating system will be available in five versions, targeting segments from small business and enterprise to retailers and software developers, and in a variety of languages," reads an invitation by James Senior, Vista Technical Specialist.

Windows Vista 101 will not only deliver a mini overview of Windows Vista, but will also offer a select number of Microsoft partners access to a variety of prizes. But this initiative is limited to US and Canada Microsoft partners that, upon completion of the Vista 101 course, will be permitted to sign up for the Windows Vista 101 Sweepstakes. "You can win great prizes like media players, digital cameras, and even one of the new Ultra-Mobile PCs," informs Microsoft.

Additionally, Microsoft is making available a Windows Vista for Developers Course, Windows Vista: Doing Deployment Right! and Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System Client Products courses.