Fahad Inc. Net Created By Microsoft Office Live Basics Beta (Link)

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Just yesterday I received an invitation from Microsoft to sign up for the new Office Live Beta. I was attracted to give it a try since with Microsoft Office Live Basics, you can create a Web site for free with the following services included:

• Your own domain name (for example, www.domainame.com)
• Easy-to-use design tools
• Five e-mail accounts
• Web site traffic reports

But in order to be able to use this new beta service, you need to have the following:

1- You need to be based in the US.
2- You need to provide a valid credit card (although the service is free)!
3- You need to use Internet Explorer 6 (FireFox or other browsers will not be allowed to access the tools).
4- You need to have a Micosoft Passport account in order to login.

I hated switching from my FireFox browser to IE, but I had no choice. I was able then to register for my free domain name (www.fahadinc.net). Then I was able to play with the tools of creating a basic website for small businesses. Just in less than 5 minutes, I was able to create (www.fahadinc.net). The domain name was working the next day!

The tool is "nice" but I hated the way Microsoft is forcing other users to use their internet explorer, apply for their passport account, and provide credit card information for what is supposed to be a free tool.

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