Their adoption of Network Magic is a big plus for privately held Pure Networks, which has already authored Port Magic, a product that enables gamers to play multi-player games over the Internet by automatically opening and closing ports on their Internet gateways.

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Tykes will find plenty to keep them busy too, with Goosebumps' Attack of the Mutant, and Microsoft's Creative Writer 2, Magic School Bus Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs, Magic School Bus Explores the Rain Forest, Plus for Kids, and 3D Movie Maker.

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On his way to being named the NBA Player of the Month in November, McGrady scored at least 30 points in 11 of the Magic's 15 games, including three 40-plus point performances.

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