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 Apr 23 2006, 06:14 AM
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To Cool for Cache  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,123 Joined: 16-June 05 From: Some Place. Member No.: 8,317   |
So I was just surfing websites and I found this!
*btw, I found this by google searching "saturday 22nd april 2006, google looks very pretty today", and clicking "I'm feeling lucky".* Simply click here; http://officelive.microsoft.com/ And fill out the information. The only downside is that you need to give them ALL your info, name, number, address, credit card, everything, for a free domain. They're offering .com, .org, and .net domain names. The offer will extend from the begining and after the beta testing of Microsoft office live. I'm not sure what other strings are attached, because I'm unable to do this! Also, you must be using a recent version of IE inorder to register, since that's the only browser Live works with, another downside. If you do this, please let me know how it turns out! |
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Apr 23 2006, 06:29 AM
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.::UniCorN::.  Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Dalian CHN Member No.: 1,192 |
I looks like a interesting thing for web fans,but i think it is not free.
too pity that it is just only open for US region  |
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Apr 23 2006, 06:40 AM
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Desperately seeking "any key" to continue...  Group: Admin Posts: 3,467 Joined: 23-April 05 From: Trap17 storage box Member No.: 6,042 |
An excellent find KuBi.
I like what I read until I saw the "Common Questions" If a user wants to use his/her own files, with the beta basic service a user cannot upload the file. So essentially, one has to use online page maker tools. Only the advanced package can upload user defined files (html, php and all your other scripts) using Frontpage 2003 as a website editor. I think it's good for those who are looking for quick, professional look, easy hosting solution. But if you want to customize and add nice scripts that Trap17 has been featuring, I think you are better off hosting on your own. And I also don't like the fact that I have zero control over my own files. Microsoft's Office Live Basics does not offer FTP, cPanel or addon forum scripts. Plus, it has ad banner so you will not have the total control over you entire site. Besides the free domain name, it's worse than Trap17 dot NET. However, from the marketing point of view, this is some brilliant tactic from Microsoft. Because if you look at it, once you're hooked on free service you need to purchase Frontpage to upload (money goes to MS for making you buy their product) and other features you want to add, it goes to MS. |
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Apr 23 2006, 08:32 AM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 9-March 06 From: Russian Federation, N.Novgorod Member No.: 19,748 |
I have an address and telephone in USA, but I have NO credit card! This is my serious problem, without this I already had domain. Why in USA so important credit card? Why its everywhere require? Possible dispense and without it!
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Apr 23 2006, 01:32 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 6-April 06 Member No.: 21,410 |
I knew it was to good to be true! Plus the idea of Microsoft the largest and smartest software company, the giant of giants, will give something for free mmmmmm. dont think so, i guess they make the thing look great and free but then there is something that for sure if you want the service to work well, youll have to buy it. lol
But i do finded this live ideas http://ideas.live.com where microsoft introduces you to their beta versions of some very cool ideas. The mail live looks pretty amazing, you can sign up to be a beta tester. |
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Apr 23 2006, 04:38 PM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 702 Joined: 17-February 05 Member No.: 3,817 |
Hm, that's not just free. Free during beta version and after is only 30MB storage capacity. I wonder if this works properly for a long run. And it's only for US netizens. In fact for US big companies know well how important it is to catch all the net users. They woo them with all sorts of offers. And 30MB is not a big deal, it is to attract them to a bigger business opportunities for those companies.
If one wants to upgrade the next webhosting cost is $29 something per month which is quite a lot. And if one somehow manages to sign up free account he is bound to upgrade soon because 30MB is hardly anything. So, this offer is very much tempting but can totally make us crazy if we realized about the future expansion of our businesses and websites. |
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Apr 23 2006, 07:39 PM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 10,836 |
That sux, its not realy free, and it needs runing their IE... No WAY !
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Apr 24 2006, 03:38 AM
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Moderator Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,333 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Canada Member No.: 2,940 |
lol, Microsoft? Stop right there, no reason to continue!
 I'm joking of course 
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Apr 24 2006, 05:32 AM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 4,883 |
I couldn't sign up for a few reasons. THe Internet Explorer version which I have is able to sign up for the service. However, I don't have a credit card and I'm not living in USA. That's the bad thing. These 2 restrictions simply blocks off most non-businessmen.
Anyway, why would Microsoft start giving out such services? Free domain, free web hosting, free this and free that? Isn't that weird? That's Microsoft eh? This post has been edited by Inspiron: Apr 24 2006, 05:32 AM |
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