Comments on: Microsoft’s New Live Search

By: Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:11:59 +0000

"…what will it really take to get anyone using this? A LOT!"
Inclusion as the default browser in Windows Vista

Although you can change the default search engine, most home users would know how – which is good news for Microsoft. But I agree, too little, too late. Microsoft isn't really one to accept defeat though, so I don't foresee them stopping any time soon.

By: Sam Harrelson

Sam Harrelson — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:47:47 +0000

Completely agree on the branding issue, Brook. The whole “Live” suite never really took off, so I’m not sure why they are so tied to it.

I’m guessing (though I don’t have any data to back this up) that most users of Live Search are using it from the MSN.com start page and aren’t going to the search portal itself.

BTW, I thought it was ironic that I used Google to find the Live Search home page while writing this post.

By: Brook Schaaf

Brook Schaaf — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:41:15 +0000

I think most people in the internet space would welcome a more equitable spread of the search market share among Google, Yahoo, MSN, and Ask (the one company that actually does have search about as good as Google’s).

For me “Live Search” was a confusing concept and name. I understand what a “Live Concert” is, but what is “Live Search” supposed to be?

By: Jim Kukral

Jim Kukral — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:25:37 +0000

It's too late, isn't it? I mean, what will it really take to get anyone using this? A LOT!