The online competition, which is open to all residents of the South Gulf region (Oman, Pakistan, the UAE and Yemen), has been set up to raise awareness of the benefits of Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2, a major enhancement to Windows XP which is now available to download.
The competition runs for eight weeks, starting from August 30th, and will feature one draw every week until October 24th. Each week a new set of questions on SP2 will be posted on the competition website, www.microsoft.com/middleeast/win. Players that answer the questions correctly will automatically be entered into the weekly draw to win one of the three prizes each week. Among the prizes on offer during the competition will be PDAs, MP3 Players, wireless desktops and more from sponsors Acer, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and Western Digital, as well as Microsoft software and games. A Grand Final draw will be held at the end of the competition, to win an Acer Tablet PC.
"Security is a major concern for all PC users, and as such we are pleased to be part of this competition to encourage the public to learn about SP2 and the benefits of installing it. As a technology vendor, we are committed to driving initiatives with our partners that will help to create a safer and more secure environment," said Mazen Shehadah, Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft South Gulf.
"Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a major release for Microsoft, that, once installed will create the most secure Windows operating system ever. As such, it is important that we encourage as many users as possible to understand the benefits of SP2 and to make sure their PCs are updated with it. This competition gives us an excellent method of raising awareness about SP2 among users as well giving them the chance to win some great prizes," Shehadah added.
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Microsoft South Gulf is offering the chance to win a range of prizes including high tech devices and software, with a new Windows XP SP2 competition.
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About SP2Windows XP Service Pack 2 was designed by Microsoft to provide proactive protection for Windows XP. Service Pack 2 has three main focus areas:
Stronger security settings. Service Pack 2 establishes stronger default security settings and includes updates with new features and tools designed to help customers better defend their systems and information from security threats. This means safer browsing and communications for consumers plus an improved security infrastructure for businesses.
Increased manageability and control. Service Pack 2 makes it easier to configure and manage security resources with new functionality, more accessible and intuitive security tools, and the new Windows Security Center.
Improved and more-secure experiences. Service Pack 2 includes updates for key drivers, updated support for new technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - especially around security - and security updates for other key features, all of which provide a safer end-user experience and thus enable more productive and enjoyable computing.
About Microsoft Corporation
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. Microsoft opened its Dubai-based Middle East office in 1991. Microsoft today has five subsidiaries in the Middle East region: Microsoft South Gulf which oversees Microsoft activities in the UAE, Oman, Yemen and Pakistan, Microsoft North Gulf which oversees Microsoft activities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, Microsoft Arabia covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Microsoft East Med covering, Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus and Malta and Microsoft Egypt. Microsoft Corporation's address on the World Wide Web is: www.microsoft.com Microsoft Middle East's Web site is: www.microsoft.com/middleeast
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, August 31 - 2004 at 17:06 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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