Microsoft to launch YouTube rival

[temi]

The service is due to launch officially in six months
Microsoft is aiming to capitalise on the user-generated video phenomenon by launching an online service to compete with YouTube, Google and Yahoo.
Soapbox starts testing on Tuesday and will launch within six months as part of current service, MSN Video.

"It's really early days in online video; this is still act one," said MSN's Rob Bennett.

YouTube had 34 million visitors last month, according to Nielsen/NetRatings, while MSN Video attracts about 12m.


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[Duke]

This is great news for us video publishers that want free exposure to our videos.

 

[temi]

Yes, but I think MS has lost the plot, they seldom lead any thing this days, they just follow.

 

[Duke]

Yes, but I think MS has lost the plot, they seldom lead any thing this days, they just follow.

I agree but MS isn't exactly a dummy company either. I really don't think they get involved in something unless they think they'll make zillions out of it.

Either way, we win.

 

[GlossyiceIris]

you have youtube?? wow..so do i..