Personalized Google Homepage

Google has released a personalized homepage service that rivals My Yahoo and other custom start page services. The old plain vanilla homepage is still the default face of Google. I'm sure there will be two camps on this one; Those who want the simple time-tested Google interface, and those who yearn for an easier way to access all of Google's cool features, and I hope both options remain.

Final Release of MSN Search Toolbar

msnsearch's WebLog reports that their toolbar search project has reached final release and is available for download. Apparently, the new name for this product is "MSN Toolbar Suite with Desktop Search". Quite a mouthful!

Why Google Scares Bill Gates

Just read a fascinating Fortune article about the history and current events of the growing battle between Google and Microsoft. A lot of great background and quotes from the key players, a must read!