Microsoft is always a tough competitor for search giant, Google. This time Microsoft has come up with a new software bundle named, 'Windows Live Services', which is quite similar to the 'Google Pack'. Microsoft has bundled all Windows Live software in an all-in-one install package. This software bundle is released under the Windows Live umbrella and it doesn't include any third-party software. The new software bundle comes with many features of Microsoft like mail and instant messaging, search toolbar, online storage, photosharing and blogging software.
Presently, the 'Windows Live Services' operates like an extension of Windows desktop software. Microsoft believes that their new project will help in creating a self-contained world of online applications. It is also believed that it will boost awareness and usage of Windows Live search. So, now there is something to counter the growth of Google Apps/Gears and "cloud computing" threat to Office and related Microsoft desktop software.
This is really a great job done by the Microsoft team. Bravo Microsoft!
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Google really seems to be floundering without strategic focus at all. Too many diversified agendas in a period of extreme growth with ready access to lots of cash seems like a recipe for debilitating “strategic drift.†I mean, come on, instead of rebranding freeware, use some resources to take gmail out of beta.