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Microsoft Releases Toolbar Suite
Philipp Lenssen writes "Microsoft today released the MSN Toolbar Suite Beta. This brings true desktop search to Windows (for those who don't have Google Desktop Search or similar software running already) and also includes features like search term highlighting in web pages, auto-completing of forms, and a pop-up blocker."
"Oh, Google and Yahoo! did it? Well, then we better, too!"
i'm glad they did this. honestly i like ms stuff and hell i'm glad they came out with a toolbar so i dont have to download one from google or anyone else. they designed the os, the browser - they probably know best when designing this add-in toolbar.
I told the google execs to patent all that, but would they listen? Noooooo!
Mod parent up funny! (I think... gawd, I hope)
I for one welcome the coming of our toolbar wielding overlords.
I want clippy to pop up and point to my search strings in the rendered pages. I also want clippy to say, "I see you're searching with google. Would you like help using microsoft search? How about a hotmail account?"
Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.
Why would they put another one in ... It just seems like a waste to me.
Microsoft Messenger (TM)
Messenger Service of Windows (TM?)
MSN Mesanger (TM)
Windows Messenger (TM)
Microsoft Windows Messaging (TM)
Microsoft - Seems like a waste to me!
There is no sanctuary. There is no sanctuary. SHUT UP! There is no shut up. There is no shut up.
It's brilliant! I wonder if this will make the Browser Hijackers' work easier -- just call the desktop search routine in the IE Toolbar instead of writing their own code.
Maybe they could put some more of this creativity into locking down IE and Windows. On the other hand, I make some good money cleaning systems, so there IS a silver lining. <grin>
Is there a bigger doofus than Paul Thurrott? Seriously, is there? Reply with links.
But I love bonzi buddy, there is nothing better than a computerized monkey reading porn stories to help one go to sleep at night.
Monstar L
I personally think that microsoft should take the content of the HDs and store them on their VerySecure (TM) servers, and do the indexing there.
Then you could search your hard drive from any computer.
Furthermore, you could retrieve any search result files off your hard drive via their FancyP2PProtocol (TM).
Finally, you could then, while browsing with Internet Explorer (TM), get your MSN (TM) news, entertainment, and Hotmail(TM).
But wait, there's more! For a low monthly fee, you'll be part of an Exciting Online Community (TM) and get Amazing and Incredible Offers (TM) from our Most Valued Partners (TM), including but nor restricted to Fantastic Deals (TM) on software, music, and DVDs!
So what are your waiting for? Join the Microsoft Revolution(TM)! Be All You Can Be(TM)! And answer that age old question "Where do you want to go Today(TM)?" with a resounding REDMOND!!!
[note, segue into "Developers developers(TM)" if more than 2 visual basic users are in attendance]
"Piter, too, is dead."
I just took a look at this MS fanboy's site to look at his review of Windows ME. Check it:
I'm sure this isn't the worst part of the review, but I can only take so much. I wonder how much MS pays this guy and his ilk to spout such drivel?
Durn. It sez, "Warning! Your browser does not meet the minimum system requirements. You are recommended to use the MSN Toolbar Suite with Internet Explorer 5.01 or later."
Guess I'll have to, ahem, "upgrade" to IE/Windows so I can get the neat toolbar. Heh heh heh...
Mark
Wow! I wish FireFox was that innovative !
:wq
The optimistic geek in me says "This is the desktop search engine you've been waiting for. It's been built by the same company that built the Windows operating system it'll be running under, so you know it'll be more optimized and stable than those other '3rd party' search engines".
While the techie part of me is screaming "It's Microsoft Maaaan! Are you fucking nuts considering this!?"
Are we talking about the same Microsoft? "final version"="it compiles"
Especially since most of them have icons for all 168 programs and 2978 files they've made sitting right there...
You can never go home again... but I guess you can shop there.
I know how to fix that! Go to Tools, Internet Options, Security tab, then click the "Custom level..." button.
:)
Scroll down until you see a heading "ActiveX controls and plugins", and then select "enable" for every option in that section.
Voila - problem solved! I hope this helps.
"If you create user accounts, by default, they will have an account type of Administrator with no password." KB Q293834
Your's read the articles? My bonzi buddy simply jerked off then went to sleep.
it is only after a long journey that you know the strength of the horse.
You're honestly trying to argue video conferencing chat originated with Microsoft?
Irritable, left-wing and possibly humorous bumper stickers and t-shirts
But you're not bitter, or anything... :-)
Jesus I thought for a second there there was a _2600_ toolbar.
"We are delighted to announce that Microsoft has acquired Lookout Software!"
Damn, and I always thought that "LookOut" was the name of Microsoft's email client.