Hmmn, interesting, Microsoft is in testing of its Affiliate System now on beta stage, located at http://microsoftaffiliates.net/, I have looked at the whois and it was registered by Microsoft Corporation.

The only available product for now is the WIndows Live OneCare that offers a 1.5$ per unique download. Here is some excerpts about their network

What is the Microsoft Affiliate Network?

The Microsoft Affiliate Network encompasses all Microsoft’s premier affiliate opportunities. When you apply to the program, you will get:

* New, affiliate-exclusive commission opportunities as soon as they are available.
* Optimized marketing materials for all the offers you promote in one portal.
* Real-time traffic reporting powered by Kowabunga’s MyAP v9 affiliate tracking and management technology.
* Full Earnings reporting for all offers in an easy-to-use interface.
* All the support you need from affiliate managers dedicated to your success.

And here is the link to sign-up form http://www.microsoftaffiliates.net/signup.aspx Good luck with the new affiliate system, but wonder when will content ads be available to public? I mean for publishers.