Looking to browse the Web and get a Nickleback?
Internet Explorer 8 now comes with a Nickleback.
No, Microsoft isn't again offering cash to get people to download the browser. This time it has partnered with Live Nation and the band to offer a custom version of the browser.
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The software maker is sponsoring Nickleback's 2009 tour as well as Live Nation's Bamboozle music festival. As part of the tie-up, users can download music-themed versions of the browser.
Those who download Internet Explorer 8 from a special Web site gain access to a new live version of Nickelback's hit single "Something in Your Mouth," as well as video of the band on tour. There is also a Bamboozle version of Internet Explorer 8 available at a separate Web site.
Microsoft routinely allows others to create and distribute custom versions of its browsers. Of course, the timing of this is rather interesting considering it comes the same day that Mozilla launched Firefox 3.5, the latest version of its Web browser.
There is also a start-up, Brand Thunder, that creates custom branded versions of Firefox.
During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina. 
- by skycorgan June 30, 2009 5:19 PM PDT
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(6 Comments)(1) "Nickelback". There is even art work which indicates the correct spelling.
(2) Broken links leading to the site for download.
and most importantly....
(3) A most horrible sounding 128kbps MP3 file which basically sounds like a muffler was put over Chad Kroeger's head, and then hit with a hammer. If you're going to give away an MP3 as part of a promotion, at least give out a 256kbps encoded file.