Microsoft has bought LinkExchange, the popular Internet banner exchange network. LinkExchange will be added to the Microsoft Network (MSN) in the same way as Hotmail which was purchased at the end of last year. Also TBTF notes that the deal gives Microsoft access to a large amount of new and historical data on user’s browsing habits.

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