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September 24, 2002

Microsoft Business Solutions Recognizes Outstanding Partner Achievements

Microsoft Business Solutions recently recognized 30 of its 4,500 reselling partners for outstanding achievements and extraordinary successes.

September 24, 2002

Microsoft Acquires Video Game Powerhouse Rare Ltd.

Developers of Such Worldwide Hits as “Donkey Kong 64,” “Banjo-Kazooie,” “GoldenEye 007” And “Perfect Dark” Bring Their Talents to Xbox

September 24, 2002

Peter Gabriel Uses Windows Media 9 Series to Debut New Album, “Up,” As the Web’s First 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Digital Download

Peter Gabriel will make his new album, “Up,” available to consumers for digital download.

September 23, 2002

From the Desktop to the Web: XML Web Services and .NET Providing New Opportunity for Service Providers, Application Vendors

The interoperability provided by XML Web services allows the IT industry to help customers integrate disparate systems, unlock valuable data, and build better relationships with employees, business partners and customers.

September 23, 2002

Microsoft Delivers New Migration and Coexistence Tools For Lotus Notes Applications

Deal With CASAHL Technology Creates New Business Opportunities for Partners

September 23, 2002

Microsoft and HP Team to Accelerate Next Generation Of Computing With .NET

Companies to Jointly Deliver .NET Solutions to Enterprises; General Mills Is Among Customers

September 23, 2002

Q&A: The View from Paris on .NET Opportunity

With Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer en route to Europe this week, Jean-Philippe Courtois, chief of Microsoft’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, discusses the company’s vision for creating partner opportunity in the region through .NET technologies.

September 23, 2002

Speech Transcript – Jeff Raikes, Silicon Valley Speaker Series

A transcript of remarks made by Jeff Raikes as part of the Silicon Valley Speaker Series, held September 23, 2002.

September 22, 2002

MSN Enriches Online Advertising

Alliances With Rich Media Vendors Eyeblaster and Point•Roll Highlight New Strategy To Differentiate MSN Advertising From That on Other Web Portals

September 20, 2002

“Zoo Tycoon” PC Game Seeking America’s Ultimate Zookeeper

Microsoft to Honor Favorite Zookeeper in Top-Selling* Family PC Game