Microsoft's Upcoming Desktop Search Tool 293
Back in July, Microsoft purchased a company called Lookout who made a tool that allowed users of Outlook 2000+ to search through their email at greater speed and accuracy to the standard Outlook search tool. Since Microsoft acquired Lookout, the MSN team have been steadily working on Desktop Search and web search technologies. Google announced their own Desktop Search technology recently; the tool is fast but is limited in capabilities.The MSN Toolbar Suite integrates directly throughout the OS and varies according to where you're searching from. For example, if you're searching from within Windows Explorer you will search on your PC, in IE on the web and in Outlook the toolbar searches within Outlook. The bottom line : like the new online search, Microsoft have made a very good effort to get back in the game.
Integrated with the OS? Crackers, go to it! (Score:5, Funny)
I can't wait for the next generation of viruses which will spawn from this. Is this a recipe for disaster or what:
Just as well. I was tired of hearing about new IE exploits every day. This should break up the monotony.
HBHRe:Spotlight anyone? (Score:5, Funny)
Uhm... Clippy?
What game? (Score:5, Funny)
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like the new online search, Microsoft have made a very good effort to get back in the game.
What game is that?
Follow The Innovator?
Re:So what? (Score:5, Funny)
Lookout (Score:5, Funny)
Isn't that the name of their email client?
Ah... no - it's just what I call it.
Re:They know what they are doing... (Score:2, Funny)
I wasn't aware that MS actually owned the International Space Station! Maybe the World really wasn't enough for Bill...