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Skriven 2004-10-22 18:53:58 av Mike '/m' (1:379/45)
     Kommentar till en text av Adam Flinton (1:379/45)
Ärende: Re: Yet another MS astroturf
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From: Mike '/m' <mike@barkto.com>

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:39:15 +0100, Adam Flinton <adam_NO_@_SPAM_softfab.com>
wrote:

>http://www.idealog.us/2004/10/microsoft_vp_as.html
>
>"Call to Action for you:
>
>Please help users make confident choices about Windows hardware and
>software by reviewing products on www.windowsmarketplace.com. Reviewing
>a product takes only three simple steps: click the name of the product
>you want to review, create a nickname, and share your thoughts. By
>sharing your thoughts, you’ll be adding value—the more ratings and
>reviews on Windows Marketplace, the easier it will be for users to make
>informed decisions about Windows products they are considering for
>purchase. I’d like every FTE in my division help break the ice by
>reviewing three products. This is great way to directly connect with
>customers and provide value. Find out how.
>
>I have also attached a letter that I encourage you to send to your close
>friends and family who you think might be interested in helping us out. "
>
>Adam


Well, that is interesting, and if you follow the links around the site, all
manner of interesting items show up.  To wit:

===
• Microsoft routinely tells Seattle’s mainstream media that it pays nearly
$500 million in taxes - but this figure is misleading because it combines the
taxes paid by Microsoft, its employees and even the companies and employees
that benefit from Microsoft’s presence in the state. Microsoft’s own tax
payments may be just a fraction of this figure. So, the $55 million it avoided
in taxes last year by recording licensing revenue in Reno, Nev. may be a
significant share of its tax bill.
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http://www.idealog.us/2004/10/follow_up_to_ci.html

 /m

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