RSSSting to Perform Following XP Gala
By David Worthington | Published October 21, 2001, 5:55 PM
Just a few short blocks from the Marriot Marquis Theater, Bryant Park -- the heart of midtown Manhattan -- will be home to a free concert featuring world renowned musician Sting. The park will open to visitors at 11 a.m. on the October 25, and tickets can be obtained at retail locations throughout New York City for the hour long 1 p.m. show. As per Sting's request, Microsoft is donating software to two schools affected by the September 11th attacks.
For all of those unable to attend, a Web cast can be viewed exclusively via MSN. Although free, tickets for the live event are mandatory.
Sting offered remarks on the event saying, "I am especially pleased to do this in the city most affected, and in solidarity with all New Yorkers. I am grateful to Microsoft for giving me the opportunity."
"We're honored to be doing the Windows XP launch in New York and couldn't be happier that Sting has accepted our invitation to perform," said Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft. "This concert gives us a chance to recognize the courage and resiliency of New York as we launch a new age in personal computing with Windows XP."
The concert event allows Sting to complete work on his upcoming album, "All This Time" which was set to be recorded on 9/11.
STING has to REQUEST Microsoft to donate the software lol
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|Where did you read that? Microsoft is doing what Sting asked/requested- Sting didn't "have" to request MS do a thing, and MS didn't have to go along with it. They are both doing a good thing, so why not just "that's great" and move on?
James Wheat
http://belprecomputerwizard.com
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|Umm, James... I clearly stated it on the main page..
"As per Sting's request, Microsoft is donating software to two schools affected by the September 11th attacks. "
Microsoft sucks for trying to take advantage of the WTC evetns to promote XP.. ""This concert gives us a chance to recognize the courage and resiliency of New York as we launch a new age in personal computing with Windows XP."
BS! It's a marketing ploy.. Sad move Microsoft.. :(
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|Why is it a bad thing for Microsoft to do? Sting asked, they said OK. Sting didn't have to force them to do anything, as some are "hinting". Why is it that anything Microsoft does has to be bashed and bad-mouthed? I really hope the "it's cool to bash MS" crap ends soon. I guess it is the "non-conformist" in me, but I for one am getting tired of the MS basher train!
James Wheat
http://belprecomputerwizard.com
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|In my province Microsoft has donated millions of dollars worth of software and computers to our ancient Library systems.
The William Gates fund is another example of Microsoft giving money to research.
Microsoft is bring attention to the Business capital of America, at a much needed time stating at yes, New York is up and running.
Yes this event will be great for Microsoft, but at the same time it will help the people of New York, Schools, and many other things people aren't even aware of.
By the way.. notice how many adds for AOL 7.0 Time warner is running all over CNN's "Continued Coverage"?
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|Bottom line; Microsoft donated computers and software, and did a good thing. Yet still they get slammed. You ever stop to consider that perhaps Sting brought to their attention situations they (Microsoft) may not have been aware of? I really don't see many companies scouring the country in search of worthy causes to donate their products towards. When was the last time you saw Ford giving away free cars? The anti-MS bulls*** is getting a bit tired. Give it a rest and find something new to b**** about.
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|How can you possibly attack the charitable actions of a company? Sure, you may not like the software, but have some decency. At least they're donating to a worthy cause, publicity stunt or not.
Let me ask you one simple question. Have you donated anything to them? I HIGHLY doubt it, so until you do, shut up and go play with your Linux meathead.
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|You *KNOW* that no matter WHAT Microsoft does, there are going to be those to blast them. If Microsoft gave a billion dollars worth of software, hardware, and money, people would still b**** and complain. And more than likely those that complain have not and will not donate anything to help.
James Wheat
http://belprecomputerwizard.com
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