http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/expressupgrade.mspx

這次看來台灣的媒體並沒有釋出空包砲，Microsoft和蘋果的大激戰已經偷偷的先點燃了戰火，依照微軟官方的標準，有幾種人可以獲得升級的加持；以下是英文原文。 本人只保證轉錄無誤，如有錯誤，懇請指教。

Receive an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista when you buy a qualifying PC running Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, or Windows XP Professional
If you're in the market for a new computer this holiday season, be sure to ask your retailer about the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista, being offered by participating PC manufacturers. When you buy a qualifying Windows Vista Capable PC between October 26, 2006 and March 15, 2007, you may be eligible for an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista.

Don't wait to enjoy the benefits of owning a new PC. Buying a Premium Ready Windows Vista Capable PC means you can buy a great Windows XP computer today, with the confidence that it will easily upgrade to the Windows Vista edition of your choice. Express Upgrade to Windows Vista offers from participating PC manufacturers will ensure you can easily enjoy Windows XP today and Windows Vista when it's available.

Express Upgrade to Windows Vista offers are available from participating computer manufacturers, including those from the list below.

基本上，這次釋出的優惠方案是給套裝電腦的人使用，不過我想各位電腦王應該有辦法弄到一些升級的方式吧？但是請低調，不要大肆張揚；我已經借用他人的電腦登入了─意思是說，我隨時想要，我就可以升級......不免在這裡偷偷的露出陰險的微笑，各位，你準備好享受微軟的紅包嗎？

趕快出來吧！Vista！用你的長角把美洲豹彈出去！