CNET Networks Chosen as Premier Content Partner for MSN Tech & Gadgets Channel.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2003 In Time for Holidays, CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. Provides MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory). Customers Impartial Favoring neither; disinterested; treating all alike; unbiased; equitable, fair, and just. , Lab-tested Reviews and Advice CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNET), a leading global media company informing and connecting buyers, users and sellers of personal technology, business technology, and games and entertainment, today announced that it has become the premier provider of content for the redesigned MSN Tech & Gadgets channel in the U.S. (http://tech.msn.com). MSN has tapped leading CNET Networks brands to power five of the eight featured areas on the site, including: -- Product Reviews - powered by CNET, featuring impartial, labs-tested reviews and advice for consumers faced with an overwhelming range of product choices. -- Downloads & Tools - powered by CNET Download.com Download.com is an Internet download directory website, launched in 1996 as a part of CNET. Download.com offers content in four major categories: Software (including PC, Mac, and mobile), Music, Games, and Videos , the Internet's leading provider of downloads and advice, featuring more than 27,000 products. -- News & Trends - powered by CNET News.com, winner of 18 prestigious journalism awards since January for its coverage of business technology. -- Games - GameSpot adds another source of great gaming content to MSN Games MSN Games (also known as Zone.com - formerly known as The Village, Internet Gaming Zone, MSN Gaming Zone, and MSN Games by Zone.com . -- Business & IT - powered by ZDNet, CNET Networks' leading editorial resource helping IT professionals and business influencers gain an edge in business. "CNET Networks has been a valued tech content partner since August 2000," said Lisa Gurry gur·ry n. Fish offal. [Originally a whaling term for the refuse left over from processing whale blubber, perhaps from dialectal gurry, diarrhea.] , MSN Group Product Manager. "When we decided to expand the content in our new MSN Tech & Gadgets Channel, our premier partner choice was easy. MSN provides consumers with a more useful online experience, and CNET Networks offers MSN customers comprehensive, trusted information with the right variety of content and depth of coverage." "This is a powerful endorsement of the quality of our content, across the board," said Barry Briggs Barry Briggs MBE (born 30 December 1934) from Christchurch, New Zealand is a former Speedway rider. He won the World Individual title four times - in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966[1]. , Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of CNET Networks. "We're particularly pleased to have our content in place on MSN in time for the holiday shopping season, enabling us to provide value right away to MSN's millions of monthly visitors worldwide, as they make important technology and games purchase decisions." About CNET Networks CNET Networks, Inc. (www.cnetnetworks.com) is a leading global media company informing and connecting buyers, users and sellers of personal technology, business technology, and games and entertainment. Known for its editorial expertise, CNET Networks combines its award winning content with the power of interactive technology to provide it's users an intuitive, dynamic and relevant environment. The company's content portfolio features top brands including CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, GameSpot, and mySimon, as well as Computer Shopper Computer Shopper could referr to the following publications:
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