There were red faces in Redmont yesterday [January 3, 2000], as a spokesman for Microsoft tried to quietly withdraw a computer-generated press release announcing the imminent debut of "Windows 1900."
Microsoft apparently uses an automated system to generate press releases each time the scheduled release of Windows 2000 is delayed. The company, based in Redmont near Seattle, Washington, recently spent millions of dollars trying to convince the public that its software is "Y2K compliant."
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It seems that one of its internal computers got confused after the new year, issuing a press release announcing the imminent release of "Windows 1900." A number of the releases were faxed to news organizations and trade journals before an embarrassed executive caught the mistake. The company's public affairs office made a valiant effort to retrieve the copies and began reissuing a corrected version of the press release before most outside the company noticed the mistake. |
Lawyers for Fox send cease and desist orders to web sites, others, claiming use of letter "X" infringes on "X-Files" trademark. Detailshere.
You can now submit information directly to the editor of the Crofton News-Crier through Crofton Online! Submit publicity information about your organization's upcoming events, or coverage of past events. You can even submit Letters to the Editor or Guest Columns online! Click here.
One of the most important local issues before the about-to-convene Maryland State Legislature will be a proposal to establish an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. This will require vigilance. Details here.
The Baltimore Sun (BS) steps up its attacks on Kathleen Kennedy Townsend in series of articles critical of state run juvenile "boot camps." For a different perspective, click here.
The drive for a Crofton High School continues, as parents of elementary school children count the lead years required before a new facility can actually open. You may want to express your opinion, or sign the electronic petition.
A catchy new song being circulated free on the Internet reminds voters that all might not be so rosey for the candidacy of George W. Bush. It's well worth the download time. Details here.
An extremely interesting related site can be found at http://www.gwbush.com.