> > >> Microsoft To Sell Ad Space In Error Messages >> >>Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced that it is selling advertising space in >>the error messages that appear in Windows. >> >>Acknowledging for the first time that the average user of their operating >>system encounters error messages at least several times a day, Microsoft is >>trying to take financial advantage of the unavoidable opportunity to make an >>ad impression. >> >>"We estimate that throughout the world at any given moment several million >>people are getting a `General Protection Fault' or `Illegal Operation' >>warning. We will be able to generate significant revenue by including a >>short advertising message along with it," said Microsoft marketing director >>Nathan Mirror. He also mentioned that Microsoft is intended to add banner >>ads into its Blue Screen of Death in the near future. >> >>The Justice Department immediately indicated that they intend to investigate >>whether Microsoft is gaining an unfair advantage in reaching the public with >>this advertising, since Microsoft exercises semi-monopolistic control over >>error messages. >> > >peter > > > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > Send messages to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> paul with with dislocated elbow and cast and thus 1 hand typing, clapping, etc. Q: How many Microsoft programmers does it take to write really good software? A: More...and we'll need to reconfigure your whole corporation to exact design. Please insert your corporate credit card now. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
