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MSN Planning to Take on Google?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the only-a-matter-of-time dept.

asyn42 writes "CNet is reporting what should be no surprise, Microsoft appears to be readying itself to take on Google for a position as the top search engine. The long range impact on the relationship between MSN and Yahoo/Inktomi is likely at risk."

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  1. Re:Microsoft vs. Google by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Actually, they do have an ace up their sleave; Internet Explorer. Google can't force you to their site when you type in an invalid URL, but IE sure can.

  2. Why MSN will fail: by Johnny+Mnemonic · · Score: 5, Insightful


    "linux" search on MSN; top site goes to Amazon, next two go to Microsoft.
    "linux" search on Google; no microsoft links on the front page.

    Bottomline: MSFT is not a credible source of information. I don't think that I'm the only one that thinks so.

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