February 2003 - Page 3 of 8

February 20, 2003

Microsoft Announces Windows Rights Management Services For Windows Server 2003

Rights Management Solution Will Give Organizations and Employees New Ways To Protect Information

February 20, 2003

Microsoft Convenes Trustworthy Computing Academic Advisory Board

Experts Gather to Discuss the Company’s Efforts To Increase Security, Privacy, Reliability and Business Integrity

February 20, 2003

Forming a “Think Tank” on Trustworthy Computing

Q&A: Nineteen leading research scientists from around the world will counsel Microsoft on security, privacy and reliability issues. Two the academics discuss the new Trustworthy Computing Academic Advisory Board.

February 19, 2003

The American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Collaborate on New Federal Internship Program

IT Internships for Summer 2003 Will Be Offered to 10 College Students With Disabilities

February 19, 2003

Microsoft Business Solutions CRM Enjoys Early Success With Partner and ISV Communities

More Than 850 Reselling Partners and More Than 100 ISVs Already on Board To Help Businesses Build Lasting and Profitable Relationships With Customers

February 19, 2003

Microsoft Acquires Connectix Virtual Machine Technology

Move Eases Consolidation and Migration to New Operating Systems for Customers

February 19, 2003

Xbox Strengthens Grip on No. 2 Position and Widens Lead Over GameCube

“Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball” Spurs RecordJanuary Sales

February 19, 2003

New Federal Internship Program Taps Potential of Young Members of the Disability Community

The American Association of Disabled Persons and Microsoft have announced a new Microsoft-sponsored internship program to help disabled students interested in government careers in IT.

February 17, 2003

Statement From Microsoft in Support of the University of Michigan’s Supreme Court Affirmative Action Case

In connection with the two affirmative action lawsuits before the Supreme Court, Microsoft Corp. will participate in Tuesday’s amicus brief filing, supporting the University of Michigan’s case to preserve affirmative action in its college admissions process.

February 17, 2003

Microsoft and Samsung Reveal Windows Powered Pocket PC For GSM/GPRS Networks

Companies Continue to Deliver on Strategic Alliance With Unveiling Of Stylish and Powerful New GSM/GPRS Pocket PC With Integrated Camera