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    Some well-earned Microsoft bashing

    I was pointed to the MSN search engine in this Slashdot article about how microsoft planned to compete with google.

    One of the comments pointed out the result of a search for linux in the msn search engine:


    1. Amazon.com
      Buy Linux software at the Amazon.com software store.

      Not what I would call the most interesting, respected or representative linux site on the web, but does have some relevance.

    2. Introducing Linux
      Introducing Linux Find the latest news and information on this operating system.

      Links to a linux portion of Microsofts site! Not What I would expect to be the center of linux on the web...

    3. Alternatives to Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP
      Learn about the Microsoft alternatives and how to move to them from open source products.

      Unbiased, objective links rating. Suuuureeee.
    http://www.hardware-wiki.com - A wiki about computers, with focus on Linux support.
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  • #2
    Microsoft just out-bid one of my clients for a candidate they were seeking to hire. I've been given the greenlight to start raiding their staff.

    Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Prepare to be boarded, arrrrrr!
    Tutto nel mondo è burla

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    • #3
      Apparently I'm the only one with common sense here.

      Do you understand how Overture, etc. work? That's what MS is modeling the revamped MSN search after.

      MSN search is targetted towards the mainstream user, not google-ites.

      There are two levels that companies can pay for to get their results up top: Featured (top), and Sponsored (right below featured), which are then followed by the regular search results

      So congratulations! You just looked at the 3 Featured sites and drew conclusions about MSN's algorithm, when in reality you're looking at advertisements. And what's more, all of this information is clearly available to anyone viewing the site -- if you click the all-caps link called "ABOUT" next to all the headings, it explains it to you in no-nonsense English.

      If you looked at the actual results, Linux.org is first with sites like LinuxJournal up there as well. Next time, why don't you look into something before you troll about it and make an ass out of yourself?

      The IQ at Slashdot is embarassingly low.
      "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
      Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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      • #4
        So when you go to Google and type in the name of a book, and the first link or three is about how to buy the thing, do you post threads about it as well?

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        • #5
          Google's sponsored links are on the right hand side of the page, on a pink background. They make it far easier to tell what you're getting (oddly, MS is usually the one that makes things easier).

          SP
          I got the Jete from C.C. Sabathia. : Jon Miller

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          • #6
            MS is in it to make money, Google gets its money from licensing the technology. The sponsored-link thing is basically useless to them in terms of money.

            Think of the different target markets. MSN Search is targeted towards MSN users, people who think computers are scary...they're less likely to complain about that.

            Whereas people who use Google tend to be more refined internet surfers, and get angered by it.

            It's all about demographics and intent.
            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Asher
              MSN search is targetted towards the mainstream user, not google-ites.
              Most mainstream users use Google, because it yields the best results. Other search engines are not as good because they can be commandeered by stupid tricks (e.g. putting some keywords a thousand times in your HTML documents).
              (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
              (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
              (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Asher

                MSN search is targetted towards the mainstream user, not google-ites.
                Translation: it's for idiots.
                Only feebs vote.

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                • #9
                  MICROSHAFT BASHING!!! LET ME GRAB MY BAT


                  +1 ASHER!!!!
                  To us, it is the BEAST.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Urban Ranger
                    Most mainstream users use Google
                    MSN and Google technically have almost equivalent marketshare, IIRC.
                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                    • #11
                      The MSN sites suck big time. They are all for the moms and pops and teens who are wrecking the internet with their crud. Kill them all and wipe their hard drives.
                      Only feebs vote.

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                      • #12
                        Microsoft sucks and Bill is a c*nt.

                        There, that's my ten cents.
                        Only feebs vote.

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                        • #13
                          I despise MSN.

                          Too fruity.
                          "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                          Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Boris Godunov
                            I've been given the greenlight to start raiding their staff.
                            What can you offer them MS can't?
                            I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
                            For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio

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                            • #15
                              Probably permanent employment.

                              A large portion of MS employees are contract workers, and due to previous legal disputes, contract workers can't work longer than one year.

                              At that point they can interview for permanent positions and might be hired as an employee, but most are out of a job and can't apply to be a contract employee again for another 180 days.

                              They also have to sign one-year non-compete agreements which basically cover anything MS makes, which is pretty much everything in software...
                              "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                              Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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