Microsoft launches new Internet search engine

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — US computer software powerhouse Microsoft unveiled a revved-up Internet search engine geared to challenge its online arch-rival Google.

The Redmond, Washington, company went public with a beta version of "Windows Live Search" and an updated tool bar at the website www.Live.com.

"Were unveiling a range of innovations that deliver an outstanding level of power and simplicity to search," the unit's vice president Christopher Payne said at a conference in southern California.

"Combined with the rich browsing and integrated searching services delivered by Windows Live Toolbar and Live.com, the new search service offers customers the next generation of unified services."

Live was designed to provide users with tools to quickly find,...

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