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http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/nov03/11-22AntiSpamBillPR.asp

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Lauds Passage of Anti-Spam Bill

Applauds House for Passing Anti-Spam Bill As Legislation Moves Closer to the
White House for President Bush's Signature

WASHINGTON -- Nov. 22, 2003 -- Bill Gates, chairman and chief software
architect of Microsoft Corp., today issued the following statement in
support of the House's passage of the S. 877 anti-spam bill:

"Today's passage of the anti-spam bill is a milestone in the battle against
spam, and a major step toward preserving e-mail as a powerful communication
tool. Microsoft applauds both houses of Congress for their efforts to get a
strong bill to the president before the end of the year. This legislation is
a critical component of the broader fight against spam, and complements the
industry's own anti-spam technologies. It will help consumers regain control
of their inboxes, and support e-mail service providers in their battle to
contain the spam menace.

"With this legislation, the spammers who deluge computer users with billions
of unwanted e-mails will face significant penalties for their illegal
actions. Microsoft particularly supports the strong enforcement provisions,
and the ban on falsifying the origin of e-mail solicitations and illegally
obtaining lists of e-mail addresses, both of which will help Internet
service providers prosecute spammers.

"Spam is much more than an annoyance. It costs businesses millions of
dollars a year, and can encroach on families and children, exposing them to
pornographic or fraudulent content. Microsoft is committed to eliminating
the torrent of spam through sophisticated filtering technologies, and by
working in partnership with law enforcement, our industry peers and
government leaders at the state and federal levels."

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business
computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed
to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any
device.