- Neowin
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Neowin.net URL neowin.net Slogan Where unprofessional journalism looks better Type of site News and discussion forum. Registration Optional Available language(s) English Owner Neowin LLC (40% owned by Stardock)[1][2] Created by Steven Parker and Marcel Klum Launched October 2000 Alexa rank 
5,130 (November 2011[update])[3]Current status Online Neowin.net is a Microsoft enthusiast[4][5][6] technology news website that actively focuses on Windows, Mac and Linux. Neowin runs under the slogan, "Where unprofessional journalism looks better."
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History
Neowin was started as a hobby in October 2000 by Marcel Klum and Steven Parker, known within the forums as "Redmak" and "Neobond" respectively, reporting news about the Windows XP alpha and beta releases (then known as "Windows Codename Whistler").
Neowin has broken several stories, such as the leak of Windows 2000 source code onto the internet.[7]
Site structure
The website provides news, technology reviews, opinion articles, as well as an IRC server and forums. Over 250,000 users have registered for the forums,[8] making over 10,000,000 posts as of April 2011. Two projects initiated by members of the Neowin community are an official game server for Team Fortress 2[9] and a Folding@Home team.
Notes
- ^ Parker, Steven (2008-05-12). "Stardock's relationship with Neowin and its criticizers". http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/636462-stardocks-relationship-with-neowin-and-its-criticizers/. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
- ^ Wardell, Brad (15 May, 2008). "Frogboy's Blog". http://www.neowin.net/forum/blog/8/entry-1807-im-always-going-to-do-what-i-want-to-do/. Retrieved 23 January, 2010. "This week, Neowin.net publicly revealed its affiliation with Stardock. Stardock owns 40% of Neowin.net."
- ^ "Neowin.net Site Info". Alexa Internet. http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/neowin.net. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
- ^ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/03/07/neowin_net_downed_by_ms/
- ^ McLaughlin, Kevin (2009-03-16). "Report: Microsoft To Launch Windows 7 RC In May". Crn.com. http://www.crn.com/blogs-op-ed/the-channel-wire/215900579/report-microsoft-to-launch-windows-7-rc-in-may.htm;jsessionid=UFQg2byY6026BJkb5gUZIw**.ecappj02. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "Microsoft offer cheap Windows 7 for students | Windows 7 Password | Forgot Windows 7 Login Password | Reset Windows 7 Administrator Password | Windows 7 Password Reset". Windows 7 Password. 2010-09-04. http://www.windows7password.net/microsoft-offer-cheap-windows-7-for-students/. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks". Slashdot. 2004-02-12. http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/02/12/2114228. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "Neowin welcomes its 250,000th member sign up - Neowin Forums". Neowin.net. 2010-07-05. http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/917292-neowin-welcomes-its-250000th-member-sign-up/. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "Meet the Neowinian: Neowin joins Team Fortress 2". Neowin.net. 2010-06-20. http://www.neowin.net/news/meet-the-neowinian---neowin-joins-team-fortress-2. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
External links
- Neowin.net main website
- Neowin.net forums
- Interview with founders of Neowin
- #neowin IRC channel (Requires a Neowin account)
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