The Other Search Engines

**5urlcom** · 03:23 PM

Msn will part ways as of January 2004

The Msn connection is the main motive for a LookSmart PPC Listing - will it now become a minor player or die a slow death?

**hugoguzman** · 01-27-2004, 11:15 PM

First of all, were did you get this info?

Secondly, if and when this happens, Inktomi should be the only source for MSN listings. Let me know if I am off base.

**TimSchroeder** · 01-28-2004, 12:02 AM

Yes, this will happen soon. I'm glad though and think LookSmart sucks.

And yes, Inktomi will be the sole provider (but buried under Sponsored Overture listings).

Word is though that MSN may take a shot at their own search engine sometime this year (probably towards the end of the year).

**TimSchroeder** · 01-28-2004, 12:06 AM

Read more here:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1309489,00.asp

**hugoguzman** · 01-28-2004, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll post any articles or information that I come across in the future.