MSFT to compete with Google

By Roy Osherove

Markdown version

Historical article · Originally published April 3, 2003; technical details may be outdated.

"We do view Google more and more as a competitor. We believe that we can provide consumers with a better product and a better user experience. That's something that we're actively looking at doing," Bob Visse, director of marketing for Microsoft's MSN Internet services division, said.

Visse said the company was making some significant investments in developing a better search engine. But the company has not offered specific plans.

[via reuters]

Yikes! Google beware!

We all know what happens when Bill sets his mind on something....