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Microsoft Testing Its Own 'Google Base'

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the immitation-is-the-greatest-form-of-flattery dept.

sheasie! writes "eWeek is reporting that Microsoft is readying an online marketplace, code-named Fremont, which is apparently in response to a similar feature that rival Google Inc. introduced a few weeks ago." From the article: "The software giant will enhance the Fremont listings with localized maps, and make them available through Microsoft's newly revamped Internet portal, now known as Live.com, according to the company."

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  1. But... by tobybuk · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Unless I can type www.google.com to get there is has no hope ;)

  2. Competition is good by cytoman · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This is good, because this creates a competition between two companies which are both strong...no chance of Microsoft swallowing up a smaller company and becoming a monopoly in this case...

    I hope this brings out the best value for the consumers.