Microsoft has ( finally ) launched a service, in Beta, that allows easy customization for users. Allows you to search, add rss feeds etc. The interface isn't very attarctive by default, BUT it does seem to respond fast and make use of XmlRequest technologies. Supposedly it will have many MS Office features built in as well without heavy downloads.

We will see if this draws users away to use them for searching.

For more see http://www.live.com.