Microsoft Bundling Software, Apps In New “Windows Live Services”

Sep 6, 2007 at 10:28am ET by Greg Sterling

Microsoft has rolled out something similar to the Google Pack software bundle called “Windows Live Services.” Google Operating System has a lengthy (favorable) overview. The package includes mail and instant messaging, search toolbar, online storage, photosharing and blogging software, all from Microsoft.

It operates as something of an extension of Windows desktop software and is intended to create a kind of self-contained world of online applications. It’s also intended to boost awareness and usage of Windows Live search, as well as counter the growing Google Apps/Gears and “cloud computing” threat to Office and related Microsoft desktop software.

Greg Sterling is a Contributing Editor at Search Engine Land, and writes a personal blog Screenwerk, examining the broader world of media and advertising. He also posts at a Local Mobile Search, which is focused on the mobile Internet.

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ONE COMMENT ON Microsoft Bundling Software, Apps In New “Windows Live Services”

dangerlarson, September 6th, 2007 at 12:49 pm ET:

Yeah, they sent around a big survey last month soliciting feedback on what should be included & usability testing for the optimal signup form. Be interesting to see what they ended up putting in there

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