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Microsoft plans on web search

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, May 18, 2004.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Microsoft plans to unveil its own Internet search technology this year after seeing what MSN director Lisa Gurry termed the "amazing" consumer demand and the moneymaking potential.

    At first, Microsoft plans to use its new technology only for Internet searches based on relevance, replacing Inktomi, now owned by rival Yahoo! Inc. Microsoft will continue to work with Overture Services, another Yahoo subsidiary, for the paid listings that run alongside regular search results.

    Read more: CNN.
    Julio Franco, May 18, 2004
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  2. (=DoM=) Newcomer, in training

    Maybe they'll call it "Microogle" and then sue Google for copywrite infringment :p

    Good 'ol Microsoft, gotta love em
    (=DoM=), May 19, 2004
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  3. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    I hope they don't put that damned dog on their search page.. :p
    Nodsu, May 19, 2004
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  4. Masque TechSpot Chancellor

    Well, they wouldn't have.....but now you've gone and said something. :p yerself! :D
    Masque, May 19, 2004
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  5. Didou Bowtie extraordinair!

    [IMG]

    "I'm gonna shoot the dog, I'm gonna shoot the dog..."
    Didou, May 19, 2004
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  6. Marconey09 Newcomer, in training

    Hahaha! I just love it how you guys post random stuff! :grinthumb But anyway! I don't think lot's of people are going to use it, because not that many people trust MicroSoft and frankly I don't really trust them either... I have Linux myself! ;)
    Marconey09, May 19, 2004
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