MSN Search Commits Suicide

Microsoft has committed hari-kari on its MSN Search but fear not, a new star is born "Windows Live" branded search - is now finally out of beta.

For some time, the Windows Live brand has been appearing in a multitude of beta forms. With trademark Web 2.0 styling, Microsoft has been gradually testing all its key MSN services in the new Windows Live format.

Many people are already using the new MS Live Messenger, or MSN Live Writer, Mail, Academic and QnA. Microsofts plan was obvious from the start with MSN search's days numbered as soon as the successful release of Windows Live was activated

After huge amounts of testing and bug fixing, Windows Live Search has today replaced MSN Search. You may notice that a temporary redirect (301) will now take you to the Windows Live Search page.

Try it for yourself: http://search.msn.com