Jerry Seinfeld is easily one of the most recognizable comedians in the history of television. He’s still raking in money from his syndication of Seinfeld. So what could Microsoft offer the legend of comedy? $10 million to be exact. This is the amount that Seinfeld will receive to sell his soul to the Microsoft empire. What’s most odd is that the entire ad campaign is budgeted for $300 million. Most of this will be going to buy ad spots on TV, internet, and radio. Be prepared for an ad blitz when they arrive.

It’s also being reported that Bill Gates will be appearing alongside Seinfeld, which will definitely make for some laughs. Mostly because Bill Gates is a pretty dry personality, and Seinfeld is…well Seinfeld.

The campaign is being started as a means to brighten the cloudy perception people have of Windows Vista. What most people are wondering is if these Seinfeld/Microsoft commercials will be used as a retort to the infamous Mac vs. PC ads starring Justin Long.

So do you see the marriage of Seinfeld and Microsoft as a good fit? Will the presence of Seinfeld actually change people’s perceptions of Windows Vista. Most importantly, who’s the more annoying of the two, Justin Long or Jerry Seinfeld?

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