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Microsoft researcher Jim Blinn helps transform computer graphics into a commonly used tool in movies, TV commercials and educational videos.

Microsoft supports online programs at the San Jose Children’s Musical Theatre and University of Washington’s DO-IT project, to help teens with illnesses and disabilities stay connected to peers, mentors and the rest of the world.

On July 22, Microsoft launched MSN Messenger Service, the free Internet messaging service that enables people to communicate with the greatest number of Internet users and offers the tightest integration with popular Microsoft communications tools.

Microsoft today released Windows NT Embedded 4.0, a powerful platform that brings the power of Windows to a wide range of high-end devices — from industrial robots to cash registers.

More and more professional and general users are relying on the expertise available through Microsoft newsgroups to get their support questions answered.