Microsoft Brains take on Google Brawn (and Brains)

*Microsoft Brains take on Google Brawn (and Brains)*

Microsoft brains take on Google brawn: "Microsoft has hired top
scientists in its quest for search algorithms that will allow it to
compete directly with Google.

Microsoft is actively working on new search algorithms it will use
to power its own search engine and enter into competition with
Google, according to the head of the company's Theory Group.
Speaking here at the Fifth International Congress on Industrial and
Applied Mathematics (ICIAM), professor Jennifer Tour Chayes said
Microsoft is patenting new search algorithms with the goal of
replacing the Inktomi technology currently powering MSN's search
with Microsoft's own.

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Loren

Loren Baker wrote:

*Microsoft Brains take on Google Brawn (and Brains)*

Microsoft brains take on Google brawn: "Microsoft has hired top
scientists in its quest for search algorithms that will allow it to
compete directly with Google.

It wouldn't be the first time they destroy a good service with sheer
market power.


Matthias