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Microsoft Quietly Offering Ad-Funded Version of Works

Posted by timothy on from the nielsen-ratings-are-next dept.

mikesd81 writes "News.com reports Microsoft has finally started offering an ad-funded version of Microsoft Works in some countries. Users who run the software see a small ad as they are writing their document or editing their spreadsheet. Although the program has the ability to update its set of ads online, today it runs mostly ads for Microsoft and a few partners, all of which ship with the product itself. Microsoft remains cagey on the details of where you can find Works SE. The company has been testing Works SE in 5 countries: The United States, France, Canada, Poland and the United Kingdom. It is available only through select computer makers and Microsoft won't say which computer makers those are. However, it seems Sony is offering it in the US."

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  1. Works? by calebt3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    It still exists?

  2. Hi! I'm clippy! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    You might remember me from informational presentations such as "Hi there, are you writing a letter?" and "Are you sure you want a comma there?" and I'm here to talk to you about a wonderful new kitchen product!

  3. Re:What about already existing alternatives? by dacut · · Score: 5, Funny

    Anyone want to help fund an ad for OpenOffice on MS Works?