As we've posted, Microsoft's new search bar in the upcoming (well, in Beta right now) Internet Explorer update is
raising the ire of one pretty dominant search provider -- Google. While Google says this reeks of Microsoft's standard
anti-competitive behavior, I have to semi-agree here, but I also must suggest a solution to Microsoft, which will
come later in the post. Keep reading!<soapbox on> Ok Google, you've made inroads into search in the last five years that have made you the "search monopolist" that you are. And why? Because you provide a no-frills, consumer-friendly search service that works -- very well. You've beaten Microsoft (so far) and have banged up on your rival Yahoo! in this space. You've reaped huge rewards and the ad revenue you've received has propelled your fortunes to incredible heights. You've partnered with Firefox as the default search provider, and Firefox has made great inroads to the famously bug-ridden, slow and insecure Internet Explorer version 6 browser. Good for you!
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