Microsoft will launch an ad supported free service, Windows Live. This web-based software will have pay-per-click ads similar to Google.


Microsoft will launch an ad supported free service, Windows Live. Microsoft is going to use pay-per-click ad system, similar to Google. The web-based software will link consumers to web searches, e-mail, photos and audio from across the Web.

“Windows Live” is a set of personal Internet services and software designed to bring together in one place all of the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with more safety and security features across their PC, devices and the Web”. [source]

Some of the services offered by Windows Live are:

Windows Live E-mail
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Safety Center
Windows Live OneCare
Windows Live Favorites

Microsoft will also launch Windows Office Live, a web-based service for managing businesses online. It will help companies setup their own homepage on the web and improve contacts with partners, customers and employees. Office Live can also be integrated with Microsoft Office programs.

“The initial Office Live offerings are targeted at the approximately 28 million small businesses worldwide that have fewer than 10 employees”. [source]

Microsoft will initially launch Office Live in 2006 as an “invitation only” service in the U.S., but those who are interested can sign up now.

To sign up for Office Live click here.

For a full description of Windows Live and to sign up for the free services click here.

 

 

 

 

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