Microsoft launches Explore Pakistan campaign

KARACHI: In line with Pakistan Day celebrations, Microsoft has launched a national campaign entitled “Explore Pakistan.”

The two-month campaign starting from March 23 revolves around a quiz accessible through their latest browser, and aims to increase knowledge about Pakistan among citizens by asking trivia on the history and entertainment of the country. Successful quiz givers will be eligible to win two free Netbooks from Microsoft at the end of each month and various gifts will be presented to the qualifiers throughout the duration of the campaign, stated a press release.

MoU inked for stopping software piracy

Friday, December 04, 2009
By our correspondent

KARACHI: Microsoft and Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to counter a software piracy and develop a framework to educate software sellers about licensed genuine software, a press release said.

Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan Kamal Ahmed, speaking on the occasion, said: “Software piracy has always been a menace for developing countries, and as the number of ordinary consumers grows, it brings a higher number of piracy users in the field. We along with the PCA are committed to reducing software piracy by creating awareness of the use of licensed software and the legal risks of using a counterfeit.”