Microsoft is doing a lot to beat Google, and this another great live service from Microsoft. Microsoft Live@edu Awesome site design, and awesome features. Another step from Microsoft to beat Google. http://my.liveatedu.com/
It is silverlight. You can download and install it from here. http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/default_ns.aspx And here: http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/resources/InstallationFiles.aspx
yes beating Google in search market and advertisement market is tough, but the way they are going, they can give some surprise.
Microsoft has never create shining ideas. So many people don't believe that Microsoft will beat on Google. Microsoft is on the wrong way.
I saw this at Namepros free resource area last week or so. The OP said one could get a Free Vista Tshirt if they answered some questions. I never did. Didnt want the plugin and really have nothing great to say about Vista. I never saw the questioner. But someone said you would have to actually download et cetera to get the questions to get the tee.
This is great news, I don't think Microsoft can beat google but hopefully they will be able to give google some good competition.
I really liked the design and the functionality but I am not sure if they are going to beat Google ! but one thing is certain they are in the right way !