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Microsoft vs. MikeRoweSoft was a legal dispute between Microsoft and a Canadian high school student named Mike Rowe over the domain name "MikeRoweSoft.com".[2] The case received international press attention following Microsoft's perceived heavy-handed approach to a 12th grade student's part time web design business and the subsequent support that Rowe received from the online community.[3] A settlement was eventually reached, with Rowe granting ownership of the domain to Microsoft in exchange for training and gifts.[4]

The case, portrayed as a David versus Goliath struggle by the media, characterized Microsoft in a negative light. The resulting bad publicity was later described as a "public relations mess".[13][11] The public showing of support that Rowe received was credited with "softening Microsoft's stance," leading to an eventual settlement.[1]

In late January 2004, it was revealed that the two parties had come to an out of court settlement, with Microsoft taking control of the domain.[14] In return Microsoft agreed to pay all of the expenses that Rowe had incurred including setting up a new site at and redirecting traffic to MikeRoweforums.com.[15] Additionally Microsoft provided Rowe with a subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network, an all expenses paid trip for him and his family to the Microsoft Research Tech Fest at their headquarters in Redmond, Washington, training for Microsoft certification and an Xbox with a selection of games.[10] Following an on-line poll, Rowe donated most of his legal defense fund to a children's hospice and used the remaining money for his future university education.[16][17]