IP: Microsoft search-n-market tactics misfire... [

[Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

To: farber () central cis upenn edu
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 1996 10:55:34 -0500 (EST)


Dave,


I received the following email, shared it with some friends, and
someone suggested I forward it to you.  Two other banks on our
network, and one museum, got the same message, but it wasn't
particularly funny to them.  This one was.


I'd enjoy hearing how Microsoft Internet solutions can help increase
business for the First Bank of the United Stats -- business hasn't
been the same since Congress voted to close the bank in 1811...


Nate.


> Dear Webmaster at First Bank of the United States,
>
> I just checked out your site http://www.libertynet.org/iha/_1bank.html - it 
> is cool!
> Isn't it amazing how the Internet is opening up new channels for delivery of
> banking services?
>
> Are you aware that Microsoft is very actively involved in bringing out 
> products
> and programs that can help your web site become an even cooler, and yet
> more cost effective destination on the Web? Microsoft technology that is
> available for you to use includes the Internet Explorer, with cool HTML tags
> including background colors in tables, background sound, inline AVIs and
> more. Also included is the Internet Information Server, an industrial 
> strength,
> easy-to-use and manage, http server now part of Windows NT, bringing you all
> the cost advantages of a PC based solution.
>
> If you would like more information on our products, and our services to help 
> you
> incorporate them and further differentiate your site, simply reply to this 
> email. I
> will be happy to follow up with you.
>
> Regards,
> [...name deleted...]
> Internet Developer Relations
> Microsoft Corporation
 



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