Microsoft pens e-commerce deal
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft plans to expand its e-commerce efforts and will offer downloads of its media software through more than 200 retailers. The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker on Tuesday announced details of a new relationship with e-commerce services provider Digital River. Under the arrangement Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition package will be made available for download at scores of Web sites. The media software will be marketed in a handful of top U.S. retail chains, including BestBuy, CompUSA, OfficeMax and Staples.