Microsoft launches new MSN portal

26th September 2007

Microsoft has launched what it describes as a new and improved version of its MSN web portal for UK users, it has been announced.

Among the changes made are links to Windows Live services, such as Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger.

Peter Bale, executive producer of MSN UK, wrote in his blog: "There is more of everything you already enjoy on MSN: the new page is wider, deeper and, we hope you will agree, more useful."

However, one Windows Live blog - LiveSide - says the it is disappointing that the links are not functional and instead simply redirect users to other pages where they can access the required service.

MSN may be keen to acquire a large share of the search engine market, which is currently dominated by Google.

Parent company Microsoft recently complained about a proposed merger between Google and ad tracker DoubleClick, saying the deal would lead to a monopoly.