Microsoft has announced that for every completed download of Internet Explorer 8, they will donate the financial equivalent of eight meals to the Feeding America network.The campaign is called "Browser for the Better," and runs from June 10 and August 8. Only IE8 downloads from the specific "Browser for the Better" website will count. Microsoft will be donating $1.15 (their reported financial equivalent of eight meals) per download, to a maximum of $1,000,000.
Feeding America is the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the U.S and provides services for more than 25 million low-income individuals. They distribute 2 billion pounds of donated food per year.
The campaign kicked off on Wednesday in New York and San Francisco with artists on hand constructing the Empire State Building and Golden Gate Bridge with food cans.
Actor Dean Cain is also involved in the campaign starring in a series of viral videos directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. These videos can be found on the "Browser for the Better" website, accessible by the panel on the right side labeled "F.O.M.S: Fear Of Missing Something". The videos are shorts which tout the features of IE8 and how it can solve many web-related maladies.
why? a starving Asian is somehow worse than a starving American?
there are many more starving Asians
Thank you. Thank you. Charity has to start at home. America has been so enveloped in solving the World's problems that we have neglected those in need in our own "backyard." There are still hundreds of people in the Gulf states without homes. I truly believe that it is time that we step back from the world stage, and allow others to contribute. We need to focus our efforts at home.
World wide software, why not world wide hunger. Another good reason to dislike americans.
You're one of the reasons I'm glad our money is staying at home where it belongs. People with attitudes like yours are always bitching about the US, but when it comes time you need help (or your weak nation) the first place you go is... the US.
one your are ignorant if you think that way
two Microsoft is from America, Bill Gates american balmer american
and its people like you need who needs stfu, you wouldn't be anywhere with out america
I agree, America would do much better if it focused on itself a little more. I mean it's so selfless when it comes to refusing to sign the kyoto agreements, illegally invading other countries in "self defence", and stockpiling enough nuclear armaments to destroy the world several times over.
Maybe America should focus on itself, rather than on causing the rest of the world problems, but I'd rather see this money go towards improving your education system. Maybe then, at the very least, you wouldn't have over 60% of your population disagreeing with evolution.
two Microsoft is from America, Bill Gates american balmer american
and its people like you need who needs stfu, you wouldn't be anywhere with out america
I always find it funny how those supporting America have worse spelling and grammar, not to mention chaotic logically incoherent arguments.
By your logic we should be ever grateful to Germany for providing us Einstein, England for Isaac Newton or any other country that ever produced anyone who contributed anything of note to the pool of human knowledge and achievements.
If they hadn't made those discoveries, someone else would have. If Microsoft didn't exist, something else would have taken it's place.
None of that excuses the American governments/peoples failings in modern times.
This statement is considered racism in Sweden.
Maybe America should focus on itself, rather than on causing the rest of the world problems, but I'd rather see this money go towards improving your education system. Maybe then, at the very least, you wouldn't have over 60% of your population disagreeing with evolution.
two Microsoft is from America, Bill Gates american balmer american
and its people like you need who needs stfu, you wouldn't be anywhere with out america
I always find it funny how those supporting America have worse spelling and grammar, not to mention chaotic logically incoherent arguments.
By your logic we should be ever grateful to Germany for providing us Einstein, England for Isaac Newton or any other country that ever produced anyone who contributed anything of note to the pool of human knowledge and achievements.
If they hadn't made those discoveries, someone else would have. If Microsoft didn't exist, something else would have taken it's place.
None of that excuses the American governments/peoples failings in modern times.
Most charitable country in the world but does that make an impact on an ignorant hater like you? No. Sad thing is, you're probably an American leftist, nut job. Kyoto agreement?? Are you nuts? Why would we sign something that would greatly hamper our ability to have enough energy to survive? And all this for an unproven bit of science that is greatly debated even inside the science community? Maybe we should send the money abroad to help finance some schooling, if you truly are from another country, so that maybe your ignorant, tree hugging, inbred self can maybe learn a little something. With comments like yours I have no problems believing SOME of us evolved from chimps. Ain't that right little chim chim?
Last edited by nbtc971 on 15 Jun 2009 - 15:00
I did not disagree that the American public are very charitable when it comes to making large monetary donations in support of foreign causes, in fact I think they donate more than any other developed nation. That wasn't my point.
Your claims that global climate change is "unproven science" certainly do prove my point rather well though, you guys need a real education system. Apparently you also fall into the group that do not believe in evolution? Try doing some research on it.
Anyway, there is no debate on evolution or the negative impact of co2 emissions in the scientific community*. Period. You want to argue, do some research first.
And if signing the Kyoto agreements would have rendered you unable to survive, how is it that the 150+ nations that did sign still linger on?
*Having said that, there are arguments on the severity of the impact we've had on our environment. They range from bad to worse.
P.S. I'm not an American, so wrong guess, sorry.
Then sweden obviously doesn't know the definition of racism. It could be considered bigoted, but to be considered racists is just silly.
There is a debate on anthropogenic global warming, but not on global climate change as that would just be stupid since we see the climate change ever 3 months.
"In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, climate change usually refers to changes in modern climate (see global warming)."
I know what he means but it needs to be specified as anthropogenic because if you are talking about something done by man you need to be specific as I'm pretty sure there was global climate change well before man even came about on this planet.
Yes, but not every three months. You were deliberately misinterpreting me. You're now making a completely different point. And anyway, as I said; "there are arguments on the severity of the impact we've had on our environment".
Some people argue that the climate would have shifted regardless of human behaviour, and that we've just accelerated and exaggerated the severity of the change. I agree with that.
No serious scientist would argue any more that we have not had *some* impact, and most models tend to agree we've made things much, much worse for ourselves.
Especially since no one seems to remember all the trillions the US has GIVEN other countries (outright aid and forgiven debts.)
Yes, your rejection of altruism is very appealing.
real poverty is having no food for days and walking around eating the garbage the rest throws away.
How much do you think you have to donate money before your hands are clean of all the blood?
real poverty is having no food for days and walking around eating the garbage the rest throws away.
People like you make me sick. You have no idea what it can be like in the US. We have all forms of poverty from starving children, to the homeless, and everything in between. Just because you are a US citizen doesn't mean the government takes care of you and your family, but what it should mean is that Americans FIRST help Americans.
I don't know a single person that would say "oh they are in poverty they only have one car". I'm also not in poverty yet my house was built in 1919. You're a forking idiot.
I don't know a single person that would say "oh they are in poverty they only have one car". I'm also not in poverty yet my house was built in 1919. You're a forking idiot.
Please, oh please, do not tell me you are comparing any part of America with a third world country. Your citizens are able to apply for emergency food aid, and receive it. At worst any family in that position will then be classified as a "food insecure household".
You do not have people dying in the streets, or laying dead in their home for days surrounded by family; none of which can muster the strength to take out the corpse before it rots. You are not ravished by aids, malaria or oppressed by your local warlords.
And your 1919 house, I'm guessing it's more than a shack? Congrats, you out-class most of Africa.
Especially since no one seems to remember all the trillions the US has GIVEN other countries (outright aid and forgiven debts.)
USA help granted during a couple of decades: (at least for my country).
-A dictator, thanks for anything, mister Kissinger. :-(
-weapons,plane and tanks "for a bargain", mostly used but expensive trash.
-"american cloths" (i.e. used cloths, damaging the local industries).
-used toys (not for free).
-second hand products.
But now the situation has turned back, now many "third world countries" are (valuable) customers.
If you thought saying that was any kind of sensible argument, there's only one "forking idiot" here.
Yes, their failing (#1 ) browser
I dont thionk this is aimed at firefox/opera/other browser users. I think its more to get people upgrading from IE5(!!)/6/7
Yes, it's *very* low indeed, and obviously they're indeed that desperate for people to download IE8 by pressuring people into it using guilt.
Downloads of IE8 must be way below what they expected them to be, for them to resort to such dirty measures.
This is very much about browsers. If it wasn't then they would have just donated the money as a show of good faith. But no, the ***** require people to download their browser, else it won't happen. They are quite simply doing it to further their own goals. To reiterate an earlier point, I can understand if they simply donated the money without any conditions, even if they made an event out of it and showed off to the media, fine I don't care. But it's the fact they are guilt tripping people into downloading software, and if they don't no money goes to the charity.
If you are truly into helping these people out, don't download the program and further Microsoft's exploitation of a charity, give the meagre $1.15 and you will have succeeded in giving to charity while not having been forced into downloading Microsoft's program to do it.
Despicable it is...
(They've put a maximum on it too >_>)
(snipped) If you read my comment properly you can see my rationale and logic, but clearly you couldn't process it and jumped to the conclusion I must hate Microsoft.
I don't understand how people don't understand this.
Nice - Giving money expecting nothing in return
Shifty and morally questionable - Using charity to further business needs, and if the business needs are not met, then there is no charity.
Last edited by GreyWolfSC on 14 Jun 2009 - 16:04
I don't understand how people don't understand this.
Nice - Giving money expecting nothing in return
Shifty and morally questionable - Using charity to further business needs, and if the business needs are not met, then there is no charity.
Step one: don't insult people.
In the meantime, how is getting people to upgrade IE a bad thing?
Last edited by GreyWolfSC on 14 Jun 2009 - 16:05
It reminds me of product RED, another business opportunity with a charity coverup.
Yeah, and how did they get there? Forcing people to update, and selling it with their OS. It is not like many went out and downloaded it, now is it. And still ie6 is bigger than ie8....what a joke. When will the spineless americans actually do something like this, we have the Europeans leading the way and standing up to this illegal practise, but the americans lay down, like scared mice.
Erm, failing? you tried ie8 yet? i moved from firefox to ie8 now, i love the browser it browses the web, keeps me secure and does what i want.
You mean that failing number one web browser in the world. That is the one that you are talking about, right? The number one browser in the world; which is used in some version or another by just under 90% of the world's population. That is the one you are referring to, right? Just checking.
SPREAD IE? who said anything about installing it? All you have to do is download it then you can do whatever.
This is very much about browsers. If it wasn't then they would have just donated the money as a show of good faith. But no, the ***** require people to download their browser, else it won't happen. They are quite simply doing it to further their own goals. To reiterate an earlier point, I can understand if they simply donated the money without any conditions, even if they made an event out of it and showed off to the media, fine I don't care. But it's the fact they are guilt tripping people into downloading software, and if they don't no money goes to the charity.
If you are truly into helping these people out, don't download the program and further Microsoft's exploitation of a charity, give the meagre $1.15 and you will have succeeded in giving to charity while not having been forced into downloading Microsoft's program to do it.
Despicable it is...
(They've put a maximum on it too >_>)
They already do "simply donate money". So by your analogy all of the walks and runs for the different cancers and what not should stop too. It's not all that uncommon for a company to require your participation in order for them to donate.
Most of the replies on your comments are totally biased themselves.
This is morally questionable.
All you people saying it's the "best browser around" cause it has the most market share should think about all the companies using IE by default. That doesn't mean at all that it's a better browser. Most companies still use IE5 without tabbed browsing. That proves my point I guess.
yea every1 should just keep downloading it... its not like they don't have billions....
Sorry, that is the most ignorant statement ever made on Neowin.
kinda need to get over yourself, don't know your situation, but if you haven't walked in their shoes, then everything you just said is holier-than-thou bull****
oh yeah to the ones who say "well that money should go here... why are they spending that on this", MS is also a business, they are promoting their product, as any other company would do... all companies/businesses have been doing it for centuries, live with it
Last edited by KnightWolf on 13 Jun 2009 - 23:17
So helping out the less fortunate is ridiculous....fantastic attitude you got there.
What do you suggest all the laid off autoworkers and other skilled workers who have recently lost their jobs do now? They may get unemployment for a while, then what? How many lettuce picking jobs are there left now that illegal aliens have taken all of them?
There is a real problem in America, were are no longer able to compete with foreign manufacturers and foreign slave labor. The electronics industry is dead, the auto industry is on its last breath, the software and telecom industry is next. All we'll have left is Wall Street crooks, Hollywood coke addicts, and superfluous ivy-league MBA "project managers" that have no projects left to manage. This isn't business as usual, America is in real economic trouble.
agreed
oh yeah to the ones who say "well that money should go here... why are they spending that on this", MS is also a business, they are promoting their product, as any other company would do... all companies/businesses have been doing it for centuries, live with it
Wow you're a moron. Sorry, but not everyone makes enough money to stay fed. Just because you live in America doen't mean you're better off than in all the other countries.
oh yeah to the ones who say "well that money should go here... why are they spending that on this", MS is also a business, they are promoting their product, as any other company would do... all companies/businesses have been doing it for centuries, live with it
Wow you're a moron. Sorry, but not everyone makes enough money to stay fed. Just because you live in America doen't mean you're better off than in all the other countries.
might wanna re-read what your quoting... lol
Last edited by duritz on 14 Jun 2009 - 01:27
oh yeah to the ones who say "well that money should go here... why are they spending that on this", MS is also a business, they are promoting their product, as any other company would do... all companies/businesses have been doing it for centuries, live with it
Wow you're a moron. Sorry, but not everyone makes enough money to stay fed. Just because you live in America doen't mean you're better off than in all the other countries.
oh yeah to the ones who say "well that money should go here... why are they spending that on this", MS is also a business, they are promoting their product, as any other company would do... all companies/businesses have been doing it for centuries, live with it
Wow you're a moron. Sorry, but not everyone makes enough money to stay fed. Just because you live in America doen't mean you're better off than in all the other countries.
Whoops, quoted the wrong thing. My apologies to KnightWolf
I think this is the most outrageous idea Microsoft has ever had the ba**s to come up with... it's not even donating it's probably disposable tax which means they are not actually donating anything they are giving it away.
I'm getting of this topic before I blow a gasket.
That is Bobcat Goldthwaite (not a common anything) and Dean Cain (actor)
Oh ... and hunger kills way more than cancer I am certain.
Last edited by nunjabusiness on 13 Jun 2009 - 23:21
That is Bobcat Goldthwaite (not a common anything) and Dean Cain (actor)
Oh ... and hunger kills way more than cancer I am certain.
+1 People should be fed before they worry about curing cancer.
Look at it this way, solution for hunger is already here, solution for cancer is a long way off, or never going to happen. I would focus on solving hunger since it actually can be done.
They put a $1m limit on it no matter how many downloads they get.
Because humans are humans, regardless of their location?
My god...
Yeah, and they can download whatever browser they want to use. Oh wait, how will they download ... nevermind.
Currently downloading copies of IE8 from IE8 and FF.
Gonna feed 16 people - ftw!
it is the true price of food. the prices u see are for the sheeple that have no choice but to pay the markup.
Yeah, all those damn sheeple buying food at grocery stores. They should all have their own farms like any free thinking person would.
If you're alright with eating lentils and rice, with occasional vegetable sides, you can drop your food expenses to nearly nothing.
I also have to say that if Mozilla or Opera were doing such a promotion, everyone would be like, "Awesome, great idea, what a noble thing to do."
But since it is Microsoft, everyone is like, "OMG, CHEATZ!"
Last edited by Relativity_17 on 14 Jun 2009 - 00:05
Microsoft actually has the money to give, and it's nice to see that they're doing something.
*This message brought to you by TFK corporation, formerly known as the Texas Fried Kitten Company.
At first I thought it said "Download Opera Software" and I was like NOO!
At first I thought it said "Download Opera Software" and I was like NOO!
Me too.
If that doesn't beat including a browser with an operating system I don't know what does.
(Hint: Don't answer: "I'll download one" or I'm afraid I shall have to put a dunce cap on you and ask you to please stand in the corner and hold up a piece of chalk with your nose. Terribly sorry, but those are the rules.)
A web browser isn't the only way to access the Internet.
I'm not for or against this EU/Opera thing at the moment - I have no opinion, but if somebody's going to formulate a point, it has to be valid.
You don't get Windows Update updates through a web browser do you? No. Therefore, downloading web browsers could be done in the same way.
Last edited by Calum on 14 Jun 2009 - 10:36
Why use Windows Update, provide a choice for other update tools.
2)You don't get Windows Update updates through a web browser do you? No. Therefore, downloading web browsers could be done in the same way.
Both are very spurious points: I'm glad you brought them up.
1) Yes, you can use Telnet or a torrent client or even an Email client to get access to the internet, but have fun trying to surf the web without one. A web browser is built to let you be able to find things. Like Google, which (not a coincidence) let's you find other things. Try doing that with anything else and see how far you get. The Bottom line here is that having access to the internet is not the same thing as being able to fine the file you want to download, not without a web browser anyway.
2) Pre-Vista, one used Windows Update from within an IE browser. Post-Vista, Windows Update launches as a separate program from the Control Panel and is, essential, a single-purpose version of IE that's designed specifically and exclusively for use with the Windows Update servers. What you need to understand is that Windows Update IS a browser now. No, it's a not a browser you can use to see web pages, but it's a browser in the sense that it connects to the internet and gets files for you (a file browser). Sorry about the confusion surrounding the terminology, but don't blame me: Blame the English language. Or Microsoft. Or both. Your choice.
(Hint: Don't answer: "I'll download one" or I'm afraid I shall have to put a dunce cap on you and ask you to please stand in the corner and hold up a piece of chalk with your nose. Terribly sorry, but those are the rules.)
A Windows port of WGET downloaded onto a flash drive using a Linux liveCD and compiled with Visual studio or Dev-C++ on Windows ALSO downloaded onto a flash drive using a liveCD
Oh and if there ARE no WGET windows ports...you'll have to edit the source code yourself with one of the aforementioned IDEs!
And besides, for certain programs to function (such as Steam, among others), bits of IE will have to be left in, for the applications' browsers to actually work.
People have it in their heads that all Americans are fat and wealthy...nothing could be farther from the truth. It's just that the Government does a good job of sweeping them under the carpet.
On another note, I completely agree to help our own residents of the United States first for once.
You know sarcasm doesn't have to apply to an entire comment, right?
I'll download several times, since it doesn't seem to be against the rules.
Can't use any of them, since they don't offer a Linux client, but it's for a good cause.
wrong it is
MS IE
Yea, and i call bull **** on your comment. Bill Gates has don A LOT for charity and it has nothing to do with market share. Be anti MS if you want, but that company has been known to give to charity in the past and they are continuing to do so. I am very anti Apple but I wouldnt discredit them for a move like this.
How dare say that to a company whose former chairman has dedicated his life for philantrohy. You're just jelous because your pet browser is still flopping. Imagine if you're one of those starving people, would you say a thing like this to MS?
Just so that you know, I do use IE8, and I'm just bein' realistic man, and btw I have been one of those starving people, and never have I or just about anyone else got any help :|
I think you are just delusional here. Your mind created something not true here.
Come on, have a heart, at least their helping people out
Every time someone downloads IE8, God kills a kitten. That kitten can feed a family of eight.
Every time someone downloads IE8, God kills a kitten. That kitten can feed a family of eight.
WTH are you smoking? Mind sharing so we can all be on the same level? Seriously, explain yourself better because your post made no sense.
Every time someone downloads IE8, God kills a kitten. That kitten can feed a family of eight.
WTH are you smoking? Mind sharing so we can all be on the same level? Seriously, explain yourself better because your post made no sense.
Perhaps you were unaware of the paragdime which the writer was operating. They are, and a quote:
Rule #1: Comedy doesn't need to explain itself to it's consumers.
Rule #2: Hecklers who demand that any any joke be explained are subject to ridicule.
Rule #3: The comedian may, at any time, choose to pie you in the face, and you must stand there and take it. One may eat the pie, but one may not hit anyone over the head with the pie plate.
Rule #4: If you don't understand these rules, see Rule #1.
It is cool that MS is doing this and its is a GOOD thing. However, if MS is doing this to increase market share and such....then that is not good.
Yea, that would be true except Bill Gate and Microsoft have already given a LOT of money to charity without any requirements. So what if they get more IE8 downloads. IE8 is free so its not like we are paying for it.
Talk about bull****.
Talk about bull****.
They already did spend Millions not only Million giving away to Charities.
Win win... where's the loss?
i've switched to opera 10.
on the hungry people, i think if the obese could cut down a little, starvation in the world will be eradicated in no time.....
so what they call Africans and Asians ?!!!!
so what they call Africans and Asians ?!!!!
Hungry Africans and Asians....
Statistics.
That's it
Kudos to MS for this.
Opera can't even try because no one cares about them.
Go Microsoft!
tell me what's wrong with this picture ...
microsh!t is donating meals and every idiots say "to each his own". yet the u.s. government is spending ****zillions causing wars, death and famines worldwide.
the gap in between this two scenarios seems to be filled to the reem with dumbf**kers ...
tell me what's wrong with this picture ...
microsh!t is donating meals and every idiots say "to each his own". yet the u.s. government is spending ****zillions causing wars, death and famines worldwide.
the gap in between this two scenarios seems to be filled to the reem with dumbf**kers ...
MS is doing a good thing.
This is a good thing what MS is doing. Some one said Charity beings at home, I agree with that completly.
FYI There is another web site
http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1
No download click once on the button and food is donarted
wait..when has opera ever done anythin for anyone
People bashing Microsoft for giving out funding to an organization in America.
People bashing Microsoft for giving out funding for food to boost IE 8 Usage.
People bashing Microsoft for being a monopoly and forcing people to use IE.
People bashing America for their education system.
People bashing America for thinking of their own country first.
People bashing America for list goes on....
People bashing other countries for god knows what.
Hey where's the political debate about how Obama is the worse president ever? We got your Microsoft bashing, your America bashing, your Apple bashing I'm sure somewhere in here, why not the Obama attacks yet?
Commenting has either been disabled on this article or you are not logged in. Click here to login or register, its free!
Note: Anonymous commenting is disabled in order to keep the quality of responses to a high standard.