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October 16, 2002

“Blinx: The Time Sweeper” Fast-Forwards Onto Store Shelves Nationwide

Award-Winning Xbox Title From Microsoft Lets Gamers Take Matters Into Their Own Paws With Revolutionary Time-Control Feature

October 15, 2002

Butterflies Swarm Streets of New York

MSN 8 Ambassadors Stage Colorful Offensive in Advance of New Software Release

October 15, 2002

Microsoft Makes History, Delivers Unprecedented Wireless Freedom With New Desktop Hardware Solution for Bluetooth

Furthering its commitment to Bluetooth (TM) technology, Microsoft Corp. today announced the retail availability of the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth, the industry’s first Bluetooth compatible keyboard, mouse and transceiver combination.

October 14, 2002

Xbox Offers Console With Two Free SEGA Games And New Controller for $199

Critically Acclaimed SEGA Games “Sega GT 2002” And “JSRF – Jet Set Radio Future” Bring Holiday Value to Xbox

October 14, 2002

It’s Better With the Butterfly: MSN 8 Offers Advanced Communication Tools, Powerful Browsing and Enhanced Security Features

Q&A with Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi: After two years of research and development, Microsoft launches MSN 8 to offer consumers the best Internet experience available.

October 13, 2002

Microsoft Kicks Off $300 Million Marketing Blitz for MSN 8

“It’s Better With the Butterfly” Marketing Campaign Begins Today in Superior, Wis.; Launch to Build on Great Momentum With 9 Million MSN Subscriptions

October 13, 2002

The Butterfly Has Arrived and Signals the Launch Of a Superior Internet Service

The iconic butterfly from MSN 8 hatched from a giant cocoon in Superior, Wis., celebrating the countdown toward the Oct. 24, 2002, launch of the $300 million “it’s better with the butterfly” marketing campaign and the availability of MSN 8.

October 10, 2002

Microsoft Details the Role of Digital Identity in Delivering Trustworthy Computing at First Digital ID World Conference

Company Announces Plans for Passport Password Quality Meter and Expansion Of the Shared Source Initiative With the New Passport Manager Source Licensing Program

October 10, 2002

HP and Microsoft Announce Retail Partners for HP Media Center PC with Windows XP Media Center Edition

HP Media Center PCs to be Available at More Than 1,400 Outlets in North America

October 10, 2002

Microsoft Heeds Parents’ Call for Greater Control of Children’s Viewing and Internet Surfing

Many of Microsoft’s consumer services and devices — including MSN 8, Windows XP, Xbox, Microsoft TV and Broadband Networking — provide parents with powerful new tools for blocking objectionable media content.