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{{short description|Technology news website}}
{{Unreferenced|date=May 2007}}
{{primary sources|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox Website

{{Infobox website
| name = Neowin.net | name = Neowin.net
| logo = Neowin Logo 1.png
| favicon =
| logo =<!-- Unsourced image removed: ] --> | screenshot = <!-- Deleted image removed: ] -->
| caption = Neowin homepage
Neowin Logo since October 2008
| url = https://www.neowin.net/
| screenshot =
| type = Technology news and discussion
| caption = Neowin.net Shift theme for the front page (1st July 2007)
| language = English
| url =
| commercial =
| type = News and discussion forum.
| registration = Optional | registration = Optional
| owner = Neowin LLC (40% owned by ])<ref>{{cite web|title=Stardock's relationship with Neowin and its criticizers|url=http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/636462-stardocks-relationship-with-neowin-and-its-criticizers/|author=Parker, Steven|date=2008-05-12|access-date=2010-02-03}}</ref>
| owner = Neowin LLC.
| launch_date = October 2000
| author = Steven Parker & Marcel Klum
| current_status = Online
| launch date = October 2000
| current status = Online
| revenue =
}} }}


'''Neowin''' is a technology news website. Editorial focus is predominantly on ]-related news,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crn.com/blogs-op-ed/the-channel-wire/215900579/report-microsoft-to-launch-windows-7-rc-in-may.htm;jsessionid=UFQg2byY6026BJkb5gUZIw**.ecappj02|title=CRN Blogs – CRN|work=CRN|access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.windows7password.net/microsoft-offer-cheap-windows-7-for-students/|title=Microsoft offer cheap Windows 7 for students – Windows 7 Password}}</ref> but the site also offers analysis and reporting on mobile news, tech trends, gadgets and new technological developments, as well as in-depth product reviews.
'''Neowin.net''' is a technology news website that actively focuses on ], ] and ]. Neowin runs under the slogan, "Where unprofessional journalism looks better."


==History== ==History==
Neowin was started as a hobby in October 2000 by Marcel Klum and Steven Parker, known within the forums as "Redmak" and "Neobond" respectively, reporting news about the Windows XP alpha and beta release (then known as "Windows Codename Whistler"). Neowin was begun as a hobby in October 2000 by Marcel Klum, Lee Logan and Steven Parker, known within the forums as "Redmak", "Cr1t1cal" and "Neobond", respectively, reporting news about the ] alpha and beta releases (then known as "Windows Codename Whistler").


Neowin has broken several stories, such as the onto the internet. ] Neowin has broken several stories, including the leak of Windows 2000 source code onto the internet.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.neowin.net/news/main/04/02/12/exclusive-windows-2000--windows-nt-4-source-code-leaks |title=Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks |access-date=2008-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217045637/http://www.neowin.net/news/main/04/02/12/exclusive-windows-2000--windows-nt-4-source-code-leaks |archive-date=2009-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/02/12/2114228 |title=Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks |publisher=Slashdot |date=2004-02-12 |access-date=2011-03-12}}</ref>

'''Significant Post Marks'''

], ], surpassed the 5 million post mark at or around 6:30am Eastern Time.

October, 2006, surpassed the 6 million post mark.

], ], surpassed the 7 million post mark at 3:12pm.

], ], surpassed the 8 million post mark at 4:00pm.

Neowin has past a milestone of its 8th birthday, and surpassing 8 million posts and awarding a forum member for their participation on helping reach that milestone. lylesback2 received the copy of Windows Vista Ultimate, which was announced on October 1, 2008 (Neowin's birthday) in this announcement:
''"You may remember the forum thread where I asked, 8 million by Oct 1st 2008 & Win! a copy of Vista Ultimate on May 7 of this year, when it looked like we might miss the target. Well today we are well over 8 million and I'm proud to announce that lylesback2 won the copy of Windows Vista, congrats to him! A big thanks also go out to our community for standing by us all these years, and as I say every year: Here's to another X years!"''

Neowin is ranked in the top 2000 most visited (traffic based) web sites in large countries such as Australia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland and smaller ones such as Gibraltar by Alexa. USA & India find Neowin in the top 4000 ranks which clearly indicates a wide-spread online readerbase.<ref>ALEXA - The Web Information Company: http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/neowin.net</ref>, a global traffic rating portal.

BOOOO!

==Audience==
Neowin focuses its attention on advanced computer users and technology enthusiasts of all kinds, although it is composed mainly of users of the ] ]. It is worth noting, however, that it has active users of Linux- and Unix-based operating systems, including ]. Neowin also has its own ], previously based on ], and now ]<ref>http://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/11/27/shift-linux-to-become-based-on-arch-linux</ref> currently being actively developed under the name of Shift Linux.

===Moderation===
The site is strictly moderated, at least relative to some other sites. Neowin does not allow personal attacks between members and ] are usually extinguished quickly. Users who do not follow the rules are generally warned several times before being banned from the site. The current staff count is 62.


==Site structure== ==Site structure==
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The website is composed of several areas which all provide different services:


The website offers news, technology reviews, and opinion articles, as well as an ] server and forums. Over 345,000 users have registered for the forums,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/917292-neowin-welcomes-its-250000th-member-sign-up/ |title=Neowin welcomes its 250,000th member sign up - Neowin Forums |publisher=Neowin.net |date=2010-07-05 |access-date=2011-03-12}}</ref> making over 11,000,000 posts as of June 2016. Two projects initiated by members of the Neowin community include a community game server for '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/meet-the-neowinian---neowin-joins-team-fortress-2 |title=Meet the Neowinian: Neowin joins Team Fortress 2 |publisher=Neowin.net |date=2010-06-20 |access-date=2011-03-12}}</ref> and a ] team.
===News===
There are three news sections that involve different areas of technology.


==References==
* Main - general news, featuring articles about various tech-related subjects;
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* Gamers - news about both PC and console gaming;
* Software - features mostly Windows software, including updates and beta releases.


==External links==
===Articles and reviews===
* {{Official website}}
This part of the site contains content that is original to Neowin and not linked from other sites.


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===Forum and blogs===
These parts of the website provide users an area to talk about technology and other topics.

The Neowin forums are Powered by ] forum software. Neowin has an active technology forum consisting of 220,652 registered users (as of ], 2009) and over 8,280,005 posts. At its peak (], 2008 at 04:20 GMT), Neowin's forum had as many as 11,724 users online simultaneously.

While the primary topics on Neowin are generally perceived as being ] and Windows-centric, the forums have a large community for other discussions, including, but not limited to:

* Latest electronic technology: devices, gadgets, and other hardware.
* Customization and tweaking of Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
* Console and PC gaming.
* Discussion of real world issues (], ], ]).
* Hardware related topics, such as ].
* Internet and Web Browser discussion, such as ], ] and ].
* Sports and Automobile discussion.
* ] and ] technology discussion

The ] extension of the forum, which allows Neowin users to post things they find interesting in their own personal blog, was only recently introduced with the latest update to the website's forums (3.8). However, it should be noted that Blogs are currently only available for the forum staff and subscribers, and regular users cannot make their own.

===Podcasts===
In 2006, Neowin.net debuted its own podcast, branded the NeoCast. After copyright issues arose, the name was changed to the current NeowinCAST.

The NeowinCAST originated as a discussion based show centered around the video game industry (NeowinCAST Gaming Edition). The show was created by Paul Krevs and Todd Tanner. Weekly topics would range from newly released software patches to the latest gaming hardware. The show, however, was short lived and exited weekly production after only the fourth show.

Originally intended to expand on the NeowinCAST lineup, the NeowinCAST News Edition was also created as a weekly show. Early episodes featured host Paul Krevs and a discussion panel consisting of Shane Pitman, Christopher Vendemio, and Don Smith. As the name implies, the show would center around the latest news in the entire technology industry, with Paul leading the discussion while the other three participants shared their opinions on the subject matter. Paul soon left the show and Christopher took over the hosting duties. However, the NeowinCAST News Edition went on hiatus in September 2006 after commitment issues prevented the show from being done weekly. A consistent panel of hosts could not be found and the project was put on the side.

In January 2007, the NeowinCAST News edition was brought back online with former NeowinCAST members Christopher Vendemio and Todd Tanner being joined by a new member, Rob Wright for episode 15. Returning to the former weekly schedule, the second version of the News Edition featured a slightly more light hearted vibe with deeper discussion and a greater willingness to go off on tangents. The show was also scaled back in length, shortening from an average of one hour to an average of forty-five minutes. Christopher has often stated this change in length was done to help cut back on editing time, thus helping to guarantee a weekly release.

Neowin have now released an , which can be used to track the weekly podcast releases in your favourite ] reader.

==Software contribution==
Neowin has also been known for helping people to release new freeware programs to the public. Some examples of programs that started life on Neowin are:
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==Notes==
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==External links==
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Neowin.net
Type of siteTechnology news and discussion
Available inEnglish
OwnerNeowin LLC (40% owned by Stardock)
URLhttps://www.neowin.net/
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedOctober 2000
Current statusOnline

Neowin is a technology news website. Editorial focus is predominantly on Microsoft-related news, but the site also offers analysis and reporting on mobile news, tech trends, gadgets and new technological developments, as well as in-depth product reviews.

History

Neowin was begun as a hobby in October 2000 by Marcel Klum, Lee Logan and Steven Parker, known within the forums as "Redmak", "Cr1t1cal" and "Neobond", respectively, reporting news about the Windows XP alpha and beta releases (then known as "Windows Codename Whistler").

Neowin has broken several stories, including the leak of Windows 2000 source code onto the internet.

Site structure

Neowin.net homepage

The website offers news, technology reviews, and opinion articles, as well as an IRC server and forums. Over 345,000 users have registered for the forums, making over 11,000,000 posts as of June 2016. Two projects initiated by members of the Neowin community include a community game server for Team Fortress 2 and a Folding@home team.

References

  1. Parker, Steven (2008-05-12). "Stardock's relationship with Neowin and its criticizers". Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  2. "CRN Blogs – CRN". CRN. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  3. "Microsoft offer cheap Windows 7 for students – Windows 7 Password".
  4. "Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks". Archived from the original on 2009-02-17. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  5. "Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks". Slashdot. 2004-02-12. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  6. "Neowin welcomes its 250,000th member sign up - Neowin Forums". Neowin.net. 2010-07-05. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  7. "Meet the Neowinian: Neowin joins Team Fortress 2". Neowin.net. 2010-06-20. Retrieved 2011-03-12.

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