If i purchase Lion now, will mountain lion be a free upgrade?

I heard if you buy a new computer with Lion, it will be a free upgrade to Mountain Lion when it is released. Does this apply the same if I download Lion now or will I have to purchase the Mountain Lion upgrade?
Does anyone know?
Please let me know.
Many Thanks

No, the download does not qualify. Lion must be part of a computer purchase on or after June 11.

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