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Hi there ! Thank you for your note about a supposed Microsoft give-away relating to some e-mail tracking software. As you probably suspected, this is a hoax and did not originate from Microsoft. It's unfortunate that some people have chosen to abuse the freedom that the Internet offers. Privacy and security are very important to us here at Microsoft, and we work every day to build great software for the Internet that keeps information safe, secure and private. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. Sincerely, Microsoft Corporation

• For additional information on spam and chain-letters, read Bill Gates' New York Times syndicated column, "On Spam: Wasting time on the Internet",
• http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/columns/1998Essay/3-25col.htm

Sincerely,