Sean already gave you a last minute guide to save money on Windows 7. If you are near any of these eight Fry's locations, you can also get free software, including Nero 9 and loads of other nice programs.

Here are the locations for the midnight opening of eight Fry's Electronics for the Windows 7 release:

• Downers Grove, IL
• Plano, TX
• South Houston, TX
• Duluth, GA
• Renton, WA
• Fountain Valley, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Sunnyvale, CA

And these are some of the deals for buying Windows 7 at midnight release. This is valid for all versions of Windows 7 purchased as well as OEM's:

• Norton Antivirus 2010, Free
• Nero 9 Reloaded, Free
• Global Protection 2010, Free
• System Mechanic, Free
• Trend Micro Internet Security Pro, Free
• NTI Shadow 4, Free
• McAfee Internet Security 2010, Free
• NTI Media Maker 8 Suite, Free
• Fireman 3.0, Free
• Bitdefender 2010, Free
• AVG Antivirus & Antispyware, Free
• PC Tune-Up 2.0, Free
• Spysweeper 2010, Free
• Stuffit Deluxe 2009, Free
• Corel Family Pack 2009, Free

All offers are priced after mail in rebate. [Thanks Johnathan Gregorio]

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