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Microsoft Offers A Peek At New Search Engine

Posted by timothy on from the beta-but-working dept.

ObsessiveMathsFreak writes "The Inquirer is reporting that Microsoft is offering a preview of its new search technology. The search engine preview has a minimalist interface, similar to Google. Microsoft claims over one billion web pages searched, but admits the fact that searching is a little slow. This technology hasn't yet been incorporated into MSN Search, though the site claims it eventually will be. In related news, the Financial Times is reporting that Microsoft are to improve the regular MSN Search site by removing paid advertisements from regular internet searches, a move that will cost them 'tens of millions of dollars.' Are the Search Engine Wars finally upon us?"

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  1. Playing catch up by Mz6 · · Score: 5, Informative
    I like it only for the simple reason that the website I co-Admin is ranked 2nd. And not only that, the site is listed serveral times on the first page. In Google, the first appearance doesn't show up until the 5th page. (Search term: Mazda6) But that would probably be the only reason why I like it.

    Out of curiousity I also decided to check out MSN's Sandbox. This is pretty much their upcoming software and features. I was surprised to find pretty much everything they are listing has already been inplemented by Google. Time to play catch up!

    NewsBot = news.google.com
    MSN Toolbar = Google Toolbar
    3 = I'm thinking this is just like Orkut, 3 is software that connects a small group of family and close friends, people who know and trust one another, so they can do fun things together in a whole new way. 3 is a beta test of an innovative application that lets users connect online, extending real-world social interactions.
    NetScan = This is Google Groups.. searches USENET newsgroups

    The only "original" item on there was TerraServer and that has been up and running for some time now.

    I would be interested to see if MS decides to add much of the same features that Google has. Such as phone number searches, unit conversions, etc...Some things that make Google really unique. Perhaps MS could tie the search term, such as an address, to TerraServer will allow a person to get a direct overhead view of that place. However... They need to get some more updated maps to make this useful.

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    Hmmm.
  2. Re:Search for Linux by strictnein · · Score: 5, Informative

    very similar to how it turns up for a seach on Linux. All sites that have a *.linux*.* type domain address.

    Is this their new search scheme? Type in a word and we'll return matching domain names? That's awesome technology!

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    Casual Games/Downloads
  3. Long Discussion by TheUncleBob · · Score: 5, Informative

    about the performance and quality of the results of the search preview over at Webmaster World, including some feedback from MS employees.

  4. Searching for... by I_am_Rambi · · Score: 5, Informative

    Gentoo - no results

    Redhat - 1 result redhat.com

    Suse many results

    slackware - many results

    mandrake - mandrake.com 4th on list

    XFree86 - adult content

    Xfree - no results

    linux - no results

    Seems rigged to me