SearchEngineUpdate with Vanessa Zamora - 04-23-2008 Part I
Abstract: 1. Microsoft Reveals “Live Mesh” Web-based Software System, 2. eBay Files Lawsuit Against Craigslist
Vanessa Zamora
Video Content Producer, SearchEngineWorld
5:12 pm on April 23, 2008 (utc 0)
Transcript
Wednesday April 23, 2008
Microsoft Reveals “Live Mesh” Web-based Software System
Microsoft will forge a new path into so called “cloud computing,” departing from a focus on its personal computer software business, with the release of its Live Mesh data storage and Web software system that aims to make it easier for users to access information scattered across a growing number of devices from any location. The new Microsoft “Live Mesh” program uses the Internet as a data hub and synchronizes files across computers, phones and other devices. Microsoft’s basic Live Mesh service will be available initially on devices running Windows XP and Mobile, and will later support additional mobile phones, computers from Apple and other devices connected to the Internet. Five gigabytes of free data storage will be included in the basic Live Mesh service. Initially the current version of Microsoft Live Mesh will be limited to 10,000 U.S. testers and software developers, with a public test expected later this year.
EBay has filed a lawsuit against Craigslist, the online classified advertising company in which it owns a minority stake, citing a January press release in which Craigslist executives took actions that “unfairly diluted eBay’s economic interest” in the company. eBay alleges the actions taken by Craigslist executives diluted its 28.4 percent share in the company by more than 10 percent, with no further details released. The suit was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery on Tuesday. In response, Craigslist posted a message on its blog Tuesday night titled “Tainted Love,” noting the “allegations are unfounded” and the “lawsuit came from out of the blue”. The Craigslist blog post suggests that a lawsuit filed by "a company that views Craigslist as a prime competitor.. seems unethical, and suggests ulterior motives" such as a "hostile takeover" of Craigslist or the sale of eBay's stake to an "unfriendly party." Nonetheless, Craigslist also stated that it’s always treated eBay fairly as a minority shareholder and intends to continue doing so, despite the lawsuit.
