Microsoft is committed to Asia for the long-term and is forging the partnerships necessary to be successful locally. We are excited about the potential of the Internet and technology in Asia, which is one of the world's largest and least-tapped Internet markets. And the variety of activities keeps on broadening. In a decade's time, my prediction is that a large number of Asians will be using the Everyday Web. That is they will all turn to the web a few times a day for information, for entertainment and to communicate.
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The new MSN portal is a central place where consumers can take advantage of new versions of MSN's free online communications tools such as its instant messaging from MSN Messenger Service , easy to create web pages from MSN Web Communities , and free and easily accessible e-mail from MSN Hotmail . The new MSN homepage provides instant access to users' most common Web activities, with tabs linking directly to MSN Hotmail, search and local channels. MSN Web Communities enable users to quickly and easily create highly customisable and secure Web sites where friends, family and others with similar interests can communicate and share information online. Communities can be created in 23 languages, and customized user interfaces tailored to specific geographical regions are scheduled to be available in over 30 international markets. MSN Messenger Service allows users to know when their friends, family and colleagues are online, so that they can exchange instant messages and email to communicate easily.