2005/08/23

ElectricNews.net:News:Google uses Sidebar to sideline rivals

ElectricNews.net:News:Google uses Sidebar to sideline rivals

Google is taking another hit at the PC desktop, it's sidebar product (which incorporated Google Desktop) will automatically pull content that it "thinks" the user is interested in (though these features can be turned off for the privacy concerned).

Though it's a definate dig at Yahoo and other search companies, it also poses at least an annoyance to Microsoft as it doesn't require a browser and offers direct access to applications (when a search requires opening a document etc).

Google are getting everywhere and their technology works. They'll be buying Microsoft soon.

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