A web-based seminar, term first used by Softchoice Solutions in relation to a web-based seminar for
Microsoft products. Term entered mainstream usage after a thread was posted on SomethingAwful Forums enticing those that "attend" the seminar a free
Microsoft Optical mouse.
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Register for the 'webinar' that is on
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 from 11AM to noon PST.
It says you will get a free Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse
Explorer with other prizes awarded later."