
The software's introduction is timed with the final release, also on Jan. It will sell for $19.95 and include a $5 rebate. People can order and download it starting Jan. Microsoft said the software is a first for the company in that it doesn't just come shrink-wrapped. The technology, called Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition for Windows XP and part of the Microsoft Plus product line, is designed to give people who own standard PCs more features for editing and playing with media files, without turning to entertainment-friendly Apple Computer iMacs or upgrading to more expensive systems like Microsoft's own Media Center PC. Microsoft will announce on Tuesday availability of new entertainment software for the Windows XP operating system, featuring fresh tools for handling music, movies and photos on the PC.
