Via my friend Todd Bishop at the PI, Google raises Microsoft antitrust concern. I’m linking to his story since the original NYT post requires registration, which is absolutely l4m3.

According to the New York Times report, Google has complained that computers slow significantly when running both Windows Vista’s built-in desktop search program and Google Desktop Search. The behind-the-scenes indexing needed for desktop search programs can drag on computing resources.

There is no simple way for PC users to turn off Windows Vista’s built-in desktop search program. Google has asked the court overseeing Microsoft’s antitrust compliance to require the company to let users turn off the built-in search program, the New York Times reported.

If anything, Google should be thrilled that Windows Vista’s desktop search program is one of the worst out there (sorry, Brandon). I’ve never had near the level of satisfaction with Vista’s search experience – especailly compared to Copernic’s elegance. Mind you, I’m no fan of Google’s desktop software, either. Instead of complaining to the DOJ, Google should be working to improve their client – independent of Vista’s shortcomings.