As posted earlier, the Millenium Falcon mod was shown at WinHEC 2005 (Windows Hardware Engineering Conference). The show went off without a hitch, and the Falcon got some attention.

However, before the mod was shipped back to me it was stolen off the desk of one of the event organizers. Yes, the Falcon (along with it's X-Wing mouse and custom keyboard) was stolen from the Microsoft campus. Security has reviewed the security camera tapes, but no leads as of yet.

Microsoft has compensated me for the loss, although how do you come up with a monetary value for something with so many memories? In any case, I've decided not to rebuild. Other Falcon PCs exist out there and the idea is no longer unique. Time to let my wounds heal and move on.

In the offhand chance that anyone knows anything about the theft, please contact me and let me know - I would like to know what happened to the old girl.