i thought computer lingo was its own language? that was the same in each country no matter what spoken langauge was used.

includin' ye ol' hillbilly inclaneder landguage. :lol: :lol:

I actually once did such an offer from Microsoft, but do to overwhelming demand they just gave a free download instead.

Look at that! On this page alone there is folks from Australia, Mexico, Texas (Not sure where that is) :wink: and me New Zealand and I can understand them all though I sometimes have to think about what RC has said due to inherently localised dialectic distortion of what can only be described as once was English :lol:

Ain't the internet fantastic!

Oh and this offer wasn't available to me but no matter these flash drives are a dime a dozen now so no loss.

As you might have noticed Blake is not located in the United States and as such might use different words than an American would. Isn't it wonderful how different cultures come together on this forum?

[quote="Lowlander"][url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive]USB Key[/url] via [url=http://www.google.com/search?q=USB+key]Google[/url]

Of course following the link in the original post would have given the answer as well.[/quote]

i did follow the link it just took me to a signup page for msn live. :)

just checked your link,

why did you not just say thumb drive blake? :-? :)

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive]USB Key[/url] via [url=http://www.google.com/search?q=USB+key]Google[/url]

Of course following the link in the original post would have given the answer as well.

what is a free usb key?

[url]http://www.microsoft.com/australia/business/tailored/default.aspx[/url]

All you have to do is sign in with your .NET account and update some details. Too easy.

I'm not sure if this is applicable to any other countries. But I Guess theres no harm trying.