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November 29, 2000

Microsoft Works Hand-in-Hand With Government Agencies in Combating a $2.8 Billion Per Year Piracy Industry

States and cities across the U.S. follow a national example in confronting the costly problem of counterfeit software.

November 28, 2000

*NSYNC and MSN Team Up to Provide Fans Exclusive Services and Content

*NSYNC@MSN is set to offer exclusive newsletters, videos, photographs and interviews, along with customized versions of MSN Messenger Service and Windows Media Player.

November 28, 2000

Microsoft FrontPage 10: Sophisticated Tools for Expert Web Development

Enhanced Web page design and publishing tools in the next edition of Microsoft FrontPage are tailored to the needs of professional Web authors as well as novice users.

November 28, 2000

*NSYNC and MSN Top the Charts to Offer Fans The Ultimate Online Experience

New *NSYNC@MSN Internet Access Service Offers Fans Exclusive *NSYNC Content, Customized MSN Services and Opportunities to Share Their Passion

November 28, 2000

Microsoft Announces the Next Version of FrontPage

Powerful New Tools Add Rich Functionality and Offer Web Developers Greater Control

November 28, 2000

New Edge Networks and Microsoft Form Alliance to Bring MSN High-Speed to Consumers Nationwide

New Edge Networks and Microsoft announced that they have reached a strategic agreement designed to accelerate the national deployment of MSN HighSpeed consumer broadband DSL service.

November 28, 2000

Microsoft Helps Ohio Consumers Avoid Becoming Victims Of Software Piracy

Company Reinforces Commitment to Protecting Customers and Honest Businesses As Suits Are Filed Against Distributors of Counterfeit Software

November 27, 2000

Respected Athletes Help Children Learn to Navigate the Internet Safely

Shaquille O’Neal and Tara Lipinski have joined Microsoft and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to promote “Stay Safe Online,” an animated tutorial that teaches children safe online practices.

November 27, 2000

Q&A: Knowledge is Power for Internet Privacy and Security

Microsoft has launched a new consumer-oriented Web site to help people keep their personal information secure and private when using the Internet.

November 27, 2000

The dotSmart Initiative: Helping Dot-Com Businesses Succeed

In a conversation with PressPass, Microsoft E-Commerce Vice President Peter Boit explains how the company’s dotSmart Web site and initiative, launched today, helps meet the needs of businesses that depend on the Internet for their success.