MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

quikboy — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:40:26 GMT

Out of those 3 things, I hope MSN Direct stays alive. It's really handy, and it has a lot of potential.

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

JohnCz — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:40:23 GMT

Here is abit of an update according to CNET report. The key point is that MS is scaling back--but not totally eliminating--several products.

ResponsePoint: "We will also continue to promote the product online and spotlight compatible 3rd party services and add-on products," Microsoft said in a statement. "The team is evaluating the strategy for the next version of the product and will continue to investigate the opportunity in the small business market."

MSN Direct: "While the group was impacted by yesterday's job eliminations, they will continue to maintain the current MSN Direct service and invest in developing a low cost receiver for multiple devices," Microsoft said.

.Net Micro Framework: Microsoft said it will make the project a community source effort.

news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10234873-56.html

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

vedichymn — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:14:37 GMT

Ugh, I really did like the content coming out of Technet magazine too, I hope it's not dead.

Does MSN direct closures impact existing GPS units and such that have the MSN direct receivers?

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

JohnCz — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:58:48 GMT

You have to wonder if the cuts in MSN and Advertising staff is at all influenced by a potential deal with Yahoo.

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

JohnCz — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:31:11 GMT

Are you suggesting that MS ResponsePoint has been dropped entirely or just that they had some layoffs on those teams?

re: MSFT layoffs Pt. 2: Windows Live/Live Search largely unaffected; MSN Direct cut

Mephiles — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:36:03 GMT

How come people in LiveSide were fired too? Gosh, the economic downturn really needs to end soon.