October 2000 - Page 5 of 11

October 20, 2000

Microsoft Will Provide Technology to 500 Public Schools in Mexico Through UNETE With a US $1.4 Million Software Donation

For Microsoft, the UNETE project is one of the most important efforts to reduce the digital divide and create new learning tools in Mexico

October 19, 2000

Microsoft Helps Drive Completion and Implementation of a New IP Standard

The company is preparing the Windows development community for the new IPv6 protocol, releasing an updated technical preview and sharing ongoing, timely information via MSDN.

October 18, 2000

Microsoft Announces Strong Results Driven By Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me

Microsoft Corp. announced income before accounting change of $2.58 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, an 18 percent increase over the $2.19 billion reported last year.

October 18, 2000

Bridging the Digital Divide Worldwide

In a keynote to leaders from various business, government and environmental agencies at the Digital Dividends Conference, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates emphasized the importance of continuing society’s efforts to bridge the digital divide.

October 18, 2000

World’s Second Highest Literary Award is Presented to…an eBook

eBooks technology continues to make strides, as the world’s largest international trade fair for publishing awards top prize of $100,000 to a book first published in eBook format.

October 18, 2000

Microsoft Research Adds Data Mining and Self-tuning Technology to SQL Server 2000

Newest version of data management software allows users to analyze more data faster – and discover patterns and relationships deep within databases.

October 17, 2000

For Second Consecutive Time, Gomez Crowns HomeAdvisor.com Best Online Home-Buying Site

HomeAdvisor.com Remains on Top of Internet Home-Buying Scorecard Thanks to Extensive Content for Everything About the Home

October 17, 2000

Microsoft, Infinite Mobility and Los Angeles Lakers See Future of Scouting In Pocket Hoops for the Pocket PC

Pocket Hoops Enables Professional Scouts to Access, Record and View Critical Player Information Courtside With Windows-powered Pocket PCs

October 17, 2000

MSN Leads Delivery of Wireless Web Content and Services

Industry-Leading Carrier Relationships to Feature MSN Mobile on More Web-Enabled Phones in the United States and Canada Than Any Other Major Portal

October 17, 2000

Microsoft and ScanSoft Expand Strategic Relationship To Deliver Electronic Paper Solutions

Relationship aims to facilitate improved image storage and sharing