REDMOND, Wash. Nov. 8, 2004

What: Microsoft Corp. will hold a teleconference to give an overview of settlements announced this morning with CCIA and Novell.

Who: Brad Smith, senior vice president, general counsel; Mary Snapp, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel

When: Monday, Nov. 8, 2004

News conference call will begin at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST

News Conference Call-In Information

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Audio Replay Information

An audio replay of the news conference will be available approximately one hour after the call has ended until 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST, Monday, Nov., 15, 2004

Replay call-in numbers:

United States (866) 416-1171

International +1 (203) 369-0712

No passcode is required for either of the replay numbers.

Transcript

A transcript of the news conference is available here .

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