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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.

]]> Google Desktop Search vs Windows Vista Search is a post from Chris Pirillo

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.

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I loathe the ineffectiveness of Windows Desktop Search (and the bloated nature of just about any piece of Google desktop software). Sadly, Copernic Desktop Search does not run very well on Windows Vista in conjunction with Outlook 2007. I finally got around to uninstalling it a few minutes ago, and was promptly redirected to a feedback page on Copernic’s site.

For how long did you use Copernic Desktop Search?

More than 1 year

What was the main reason that prompted you to remove Copernic Desktop Search?

Because it doesn’t work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

While you were using Copernic Desktop Search, did you experience any problems?

Yeah, it doesn’t work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

Do you have ideas or comments that you would like to share to assist us in improving Copernic Desktop Search?

Sure, make it work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

Please provide any additional feedback here:

How about trying to make it work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007?

]]> Copernic Desktop Search Feedback is a post from Chris Pirillo

I loathe the ineffectiveness of Windows Desktop Search (and the bloated nature of just about any piece of Google desktop software). Sadly, Copernic Desktop Search does not run very well on Windows Vista in conjunction with Outlook 2007. I finally got around to uninstalling it a few minutes ago, and was promptly redirected to a feedback page on Copernic’s site.

For how long did you use Copernic Desktop Search?

More than 1 year

What was the main reason that prompted you to remove Copernic Desktop Search?

Because it doesn’t work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

While you were using Copernic Desktop Search, did you experience any problems?

Yeah, it doesn’t work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

Do you have ideas or comments that you would like to share to assist us in improving Copernic Desktop Search?

Sure, make it work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007.

Please provide any additional feedback here:

How about trying to make it work with Windows Vista / Outlook 2007?

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