[N8 v2.0]

..and it looks kinda like Google but it ain't... Google is still the gold-standard...


Microsoft Formally Launches Search Engine
AP | Feb 1 | ALLISON LINN

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is formally launching its new Internet search engine, several months after it debuted in test form.

Beginning Tuesday, Microsoft's own search engine will permanently replace the Yahoo search technology that has been used on Microsoft's MSN Web site. But Yahoo's technology will be still be used for the "sponsored" listings that companies pay for, and that appear separately alongside the main search results.

Previously, Microsoft's search system was mainly available on a separate, test site.

After admitting that it initially missed the boat by not producing its own search technology, Redmond-based Microsoft has worked feverishly to produce a proprietary search engine to compete with Google Inc. (GOOG) and others.

Linky: http://beta.search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=&FORM=QBRE

 

[DHS]

uh....
What is waste of time and money, Alex.

 

[stosh]

what's a "launechs"

Microsoft New Search Engine = 404 no care!!

 

[stosh]

it seems fast

 

[N8 v2.0]

what's a "launechs"

Microsoft New Search Engine = 404 no care!!

It's french.

 

[H8R]

Google
Firefox
Linux (to a lesser degree)
Open Office (to a much lesser degree)

MS isn't on the ropes, but they do see all this as a threat to their absolute domination. A true monopoly works by addressing any competition with some type of counter-measure.

 

[stosh]

Well IMO I hate only being able to search thru google. I like being able to use 2 and 3 engines.

Diversity = good

 

[stosh]

It's french.

Ok Frenchie

 

[berkshire_rider]

Well IMO I hate only being able to search thru google. I like being able to use 2 and 3 engines.

Diversity = good

Linky

Take a look at the "Customize Preferences" area.