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Microsoft to Sell Ad Space in Error Messages
zorba the geek
post Oct 12 2007, 11:15 AM
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Microsoft 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. The Justice Department immediately indicated that they intend to investigate whether Microsoft is gaining an unfair advantage in reaching the public with this advertising by virtue of its semi-monopolistic control over error messages. sad.gif
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post Oct 12 2007, 11:27 AM
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post Oct 12 2007, 12:28 PM
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That is funny and well said! laughing.gif

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post Oct 12 2007, 01:33 PM
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/methinks Microsoft are going to earn a couple of billions with this new campaign ranting.gif
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zorba the geek
post Oct 12 2007, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(landlord @ Oct 12 2007, 10:33 PM) *
/methinks Microsoft are going to earn a couple of billions with this new campaign ranting.gif

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post Oct 12 2007, 01:43 PM
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Yeah, I always kind of wondered what's the weekly pocketmoney for Bill's son... "Here you go son, here are your weekly 3 millions! Go buy yourself some gum! smile.gif"

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post Oct 12 2007, 01:48 PM
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Nope,he just got himself a spaceage computer with ubuntu linux preloaded laughing.gif
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post Oct 16 2007, 01:40 PM
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This is a joke right?
If this actually happend, we'd begin to see more and more error messages.
On another note, Major Payne were you plan TF2 yesterday?
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post Oct 16 2007, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(james_8970 @ Oct 16 2007, 10:40 PM) *
This is a joke right?

Yes,it is.I originaly posted it in the Jokes forum,but it seems to move around alot!Also the post "Blue screen of Death"is intended as a joke!Sorry about that!But on the other hand-with Microsoft you never know! laughing.gif
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post Oct 16 2007, 04:26 PM
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I actually think it's a good idea. Scenario:

You get the Blue Screen of Death, and down the bottom a small advertisement which says "Computer repairs, we come to you! Are you looking at a blue screen? Call xxxxxxxx"
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post Oct 16 2007, 05:50 PM
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I actually think it's a good idea. Scenario:

You get the Blue Screen of Death, and down the bottom a small advertisement which says "Computer repairs, we come to you! Are you looking at a blue screen? Call xxxxxxxx"


Imagine how much this would cost! laughing.gif Probably millions! Imagine, such massive exposure!
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post Oct 17 2007, 01:06 AM
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Not to mention it is targeted advertising.
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post Oct 17 2007, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE(james_8970 @ Oct 16 2007, 02:40 PM) *
On another note, Major Payne were you plan TF2 yesterday?
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Not familiar with TF2 (Team Fortress 2?) What is the question in plain English, please? tongue.gif

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post Oct 17 2007, 08:45 AM
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lol, sorry. Yeah it's team fortress 2, I ment to say were you playing TF2 yesterday.
If not, someone was with your exact name.
James

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post Oct 17 2007, 08:57 AM
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Thanks for letting me know. It wasn't me as I have never played or even known about TF2.

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