MSN Search to go Live Thursday, November 11th

Microsoft is planning to introduce its long-awaited Internet search engine on Thursday November 11th, a person knowledgeable about the announcement said.



Word of the introduction of MSN Search was leaked on Tuesday (November 9th) after Microsoft began phoning reporters offering briefings for Wednesday. A company spokeswoman declined comment on the announcement.



There is also an Associated Press article that appeared in the ABC News Business section in regards to this. It stated (incorrectly) that Microsoft will introduce a desktop search product by years end. I think they have their wires crossed on this item ... they were first with the report, but did not proof it well enough.



Either way, this is going to liven things up quite a bit and I cannot wait.



UPDATE: The AP article is correct. A Desktop Search product should be out before the end of the year. Thanks to Danny Sullivan for pointing that out.