December 1997 - Stories

December 31, 1997

The Microsoft Network Adds Hotmail’s Browser-Based Free E-Mail Technology To Its Family of Internet Services

December 23, 1997

DOJ’s Request for New Court Order Shows that Internet Explorer is an Integrated Feature of Windows

Microsoft is in Full Compliance with Preliminary Injunction

December 23, 1997

Microsoft Seeks Revocation of “Special Master” Process to Ensure Complete Fairness in DOJ Case

Microsoft Corp. asked U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson to revoke the appointment of a special master in the consent decree compliance case to ensure fairness and address a number of legal and procedural issues.

December 22, 1997

Latest Inverse Network Technology ISP Benchmark Study Shows MSN Beats Industry Average, Ranks Above Major ISPs in Network Reliability And Performance

According to the latest Inverse Network Technology ISP Benchmark Study conducted in November, MSN, The Microsoft Network Internet online service, exceeded industry averages for network reliability and performance.

December 18, 1997

Microsoft Releases Its First Premium Online Game, Fighter Ace

Allows Hundreds to Play World War II Dogfight Aerial Combat Game Via the Internet Gaming Zone

December 17, 1997

Microsoft’s Solution for Virtual Private Networks Enables Outsourcing of Corporate Networks, Global Roaming

ISPs, Network Operators Can Move Rapidly Into New Market for Corporate Internet Services Based on Internet Connection Services for Microsoft Remote Access Services

December 17, 1997

Microsoft Announces Outlook 98 Beta 2 Now Available for Web Download

Updated Beta 2 Combines Leading Internet E-Mail Support With Integrated Information Management Features

December 17, 1997

Microsoft Investor Gives Users First-Time-Ever Access To Exclusive Financial Reports From Off the Record Research

Individual Investors Now Have Access to the Marketplace Checks Financial Institutions Use

December 17, 1997

Microsoft Executives Lay Out 1998 Product Opportunities and Improved Benefits for Channel Partners

Launch of Microsoft Certified Solution Provider 98 Program Highlights Product Opportunities and Enhanced Benefits

December 17, 1997

Retrace the Wise Men’s Legendary Journey to Bethlehem On the Next Mungo Park Adventure

The Mungo Park online adventure magazine (http://mungopark.com/), published by the Microsoft® Expedia™.com travel service, sets out on a quest to find modern-day answers to some of the most compelling questions surrounding the legendary wise men thought to have visited the manger in Bethlehem.