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#1 OFFLINE   fireryone

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Posted 08 February 2007 - 05:42 AM

www.msfirefox.com

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Microsoft Completes Acquisition of Mozilla Firefox
Combined browsing technologies to deliver an unmatched experience that redefines how people engage with spyware, viruses and other nasties in this digital era.

REDMOND, Wash. – October. 24, 2006 – Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser. The transaction was finalized on Saturday, October 23, 2006. As a result of the acquisition, Microsoft share prices jumped 5.7%. Mozilla Corporation's share prices remained at zero. The combination of Microsoft's power and might along with Firefox's extensive fan database will create one of the world’s largest, most innovative and diversified browsers ever. The acquisition brings together two of the industry’s strongest contenders and is the most ubiquitous incorporation of technologies for creating, managing and delivering compelling spyware and viral experiences across multiple operating systems, devices and media (Subject to Microsoft Compatibility). This week the Microsoft will begin executing the planned integration of the core innovations of both Internet Explorer and the newly acquired Firefox to ensure a smooth transition; then to bring immediate value for users, customers, partners and investors. Management of the combined software products includes executives and board members from both organizations. FirefoxLuva69 has being fired as chief executive officer and has replaced by Steve Ballmer. The new Microsoft Firefox subsidiary has elected Mr. Bill Gates to stand as President, Co-Chairman and Vice President. For more information regarding the Firefox acquisition, refresh your browser repeatedly.

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Spokesman Bill tries to calm Mozilla
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Put safety first.
A robust new Microsoft security architecture known as TakeOver™ helps to protect the Windows Kernel from malicious, damaging and viral software such as Symantec and McAfee products.

http://www.msfirefox.com :lol:
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Posted 08 February 2007 - 10:24 AM

I already thought I saw this before. :P

http://forum.CCleaner.com/index.php?showto...mp;hl=msfirefox

Remains funny (the msfirefox mail beta is great)
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Posted 08 February 2007 - 10:35 AM

I wondered if it could have been posted before, who looks at archives anyway.

The site's was updated since I last saw it.
And the download links don't go directly to the download anymore lol.
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Posted 08 February 2007 - 07:21 PM

Mouse over the Security tab, I love what it says about Symantec. :lol:
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Posted 09 February 2007 - 12:06 AM

Good fun, as usual, mouse over fast fun. :lol:
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Posted 10 February 2007 - 03:01 AM

Hoseapples. My stock price did not change. I did get an overpriced offer from iTunes.

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Posted 28 February 2007 - 05:10 PM

I get a 403 Forbidden error.
Does the link work still?

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Posted 28 February 2007 - 10:43 PM

same error here :(
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Posted 02 March 2007 - 06:04 PM

did micosoft really buy firefox, or is this a gag?

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Posted 02 March 2007 - 06:06 PM

It was a really well done spoof, so don't get alarmed :)
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Posted 02 March 2007 - 06:25 PM

View Postumop, on Mar 2 2007, 12:04 PM, said:

did micosoft really buy firefox, or is this a gag?
No, Firefox wasn't bought by Microsoft! :lol:

Due to the Firefox license would it even be possible for Microsoft to buy Firefox?

However after using the mess that is Internet Explorer 7 they should have licensed it, they could have even made a crappy theme to look like IE7 :P - at least then they'd have a browser that doesn't need at a minimum 12 plus security patches per year.
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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:28 PM

How is this even legal??? LOL

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:32 PM

and they're back online :lol:
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Posted 04 March 2007 - 09:03 PM

Well, it's pretty funny, I hadn't seen it. I have the feeling that I just got chipped out of the ice or something, most of the stuff on this forum is new to me.

Sort of on topic: We seem to have many new words in the language, courtesy of Bill Gates. Adware, malware, spyware, bloatware, trojan horses, keyloggers, rootkits, etc. How about one word for all of these __wares: "Terrorware".

When I win the lottery, we will form a company called Omniware, to combat terrorware. We will market a utility called Tupperware: Tremendously Useful Pest Prevention, Eradication, and Repair-ware. Tupperware will easily contain terrorware. We'll all be rich and famous. :lol:
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Posted 04 March 2007 - 10:39 PM

View Postlogin123, on Mar 4 2007, 10:03 PM, said:

Sort of on topic: We seem to have many new words in the language, courtesy of Bill Gates. Adware, malware, spyware, bloatware, trojan horses, keyloggers, rootkits, etc. How about one word for all of these __wares: "Terrorware".

Actually the term malware includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other malicious and unwanted software. ;)

Must say I like the 'Tupperware' idea :)
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Posted 04 March 2007 - 11:33 PM

View Postlogin123, on Mar 4 2007, 03:03 PM, said:

Tupperware will easily contain terrorware. We'll all be rich and famous. :lol:
Tupperware is already a licensed product. Although I suppose it could contain "terrorware" just get a big enough Tupperware container and store your hdd in it. :P
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 12:57 AM

View PostAndavari, on Mar 4 2007, 11:33 PM, said:

Tupperware is already a licensed product.
Obviously. Something tells me you missed the joke. :P
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 02:05 AM

:( . . .We may have to go offshore with this one. . . :P
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