MSN Mail Beta Preview

1. MSN Mail Beta Preview

After several years of virtual stagnation, Web-based email solutions jumped to life again last year when Google announced that its free GMail service would offer users 2 GB of email storage space.

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- read full story from Windows IT Pro


2. Cell Journalist gets into spam game

Yesterday we revealed that Spy Media had accidentally exposed all its customers' email addresses by sending a welcome message with all addresses visible in the To: field.

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- read full story from theregister.co.uk, Oct 26 2005


3. Will Microsoft, Yahoo Find IM Harmony?

Now that Yahoo (Quote, Chart) and Microsoft (Quote, Chart) have taken the plunge into instant messaging (IM) interoperability, the next step is getting it to work.

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- read full story from internetnews.com, Oct 26 2005


4. Google and Open Source, the Real Story

Google Inc. and Sun Microsystems Inc. will release a Web-based StarOffice desktop suite. Google will soon announce a new operating system. The truth isn't anything as dramatic, but it does show a company that not only supports open source, but relies on it every day to keep the best-known search engine and allied businesses running.

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- read full story from eweek.com, Oct 26 2005


5. eBay launches national TV ad campaign

No matter what holiday product is hot--whether it's the Xbox 360 or iPod Nano--eBay wants people to know it's for sale at eBay, a site better known for hard-to-find collectibles and flea-market sales.

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- read full story from CNET news.com, Oct 26 2005


6. Once again, it's Microsoft vs. Google

Is it just us, or is Microsoft vs. Google starting to resemble Yankees vs. Red Sox these days? The two are increasingly competitive-- at least when it comes to Web search, mapping, instant messaging and other areas. And money is no object.

For more on this:
- read full story from CNET News.com, Oct 26 2005


7. Flickr clicks with Target for photo printing

The new printing service, which Yahoo launched on Wednesday, will allow Flickr users in the United States to order prints online and pick them up at Target stores nationwide or have them home-delivered. The company notified Flickr members of the service on its blog.

For more on this:
- read full story from CNET News.com, Oct 26 2005


8. Google tests flea market feature

Internet search giant Google is encroaching on online auctioneer eBay's territory. Google confirmed Tuesday that it is testing an online marketplace where people could sell products. Photos of Google's planned program, Google Base, began appearing on blogs in the morning.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Oct 26 2005