# Microsoft domain name saviour helps charities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2000/01/23/microsoft-domain-name-saviour-helps-charities/
- Published: 2000-01-23T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Microsoft nearly lost an important domain name. Charities could benefit a little
from this oversight.
The computer consultant who spotted that Microsoft’s domain
name passport.com had expired is auctioning his $500 reward cheque from Microsoft
in aid of charity at eBay.com.

Read Hotmail savior auctions Microsoft reward check on eBay for charity at SF Gate.

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