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Microsoft Releases Agent 2.0
On October 12, 1998 Microsoft released Microsoft Agent 2.0. It was two years ago when the Agent was first released at the end of October 1996.

Agent Character Peedy Released
With Agent 2.0 Microsoft released a new parrot character with the name of Peedy. Peedy

The Microsoft Agent Peedy was not the first; Microsoft Research first used him in an experimental software project known as The Persona Project. The arrival of Peedy is something that we've been looking forward to. Visit Peedy in the Personality Gallery.

What is Microsoft Agent
Find out everything you wanted to know on the Agent page.

Personality Gallery Grand Opening
Nocture's own Personality Gallery is a showcase of the four notorious Microsoft Agent characters: Merlin, Robby, Genie, and P eedy. Take a look for yourself.

Take the Agent Expedition
The newly created Agent Expedition, has received good reviews. The tour includes information about agent technology and the Nocture web site. Merlin, Genie, Robby, and Peedy will be your hosts. Take the Agent Expedition today.

Welcome, say hi to Merlin!

Please Download
This web site includes Microsoft Agent content and uses agents frequently. It is suggested that you download the MS Agent Control core components, the Text-To-Speech control, and the Voice Command and Control engine. You can find them all at the Microsoft Agent Home Page or at the Download Agent page.

These components will download automatically when you visit one of the pages using an agent.

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This page must be viewed in 800x600 mode (or higher) and with the window maximized to position Merlin correctly. Although the page is just as functional without these settings, you will miss out on the design effects. Microsoft Internet Explorer is strongly suggested, not for our benifit, but yours in viewing this site.

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