I was looking to figure out the complex mess that is the Microsoft corporation with regards to marketing Viapoint given that I had been waiting about 8 minutes for the .NET Framework to install as I was switching PCs to this swank old computer so that I could donate my old computer to become a primary DNS server. I had gotten to thinking that if we need to make thousands of people wait eight minutes to install a bunch of Microsoft stuff then we should get some credit somewhere from the Microsoft folks. In my quick research I found this one page regarding the Microsoft buddy program that I thought might help me.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/isv/isvbuddy/default.aspx

So I've been assigned my very own Microsoft buddy. I believe his name is something like Sanjay Kumar but I haven't heard from him yet. I did get this lovely note from the web server letting me know that I can begin going on long walks in the park, learn how to tie knots, and play raquet sports with my new found buddy as soon as he contacts me. The whole idea reminds me of the Lemonheads song "I love my drug buddy".

She’s coming over, We’ll go out walking, Make a call on the way. There’s still some of the same stuff we got yesterday. There’s still some of the same stuff we got yesterday, Yeah.


The message from the buddy program is below.


Dear Dan Housman,

Congratulations! You have successfully registered for Microsoft ISV Buddy!

We are happy to have you as a member of the program. We look forward to creating an outstanding partner experience for you. Unless your new buddy is out of the office for some reason, you can expect to receive a welcome email from your buddy within one to two weeks. From that point you can begin ongoing communication with your buddy at a level that is comfortable for both of you.

If you need any additional assistance or have additional questions about the program, please contact us at budsup@microsoft.com.

Welcome to Microsoft ISV Buddy!

Sincerely,
The Microsoft ISV Buddy Team