Is Microsoft's Online Library Check Worth $1 Billion?

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The discussion centers around a new service that has garnered positive reactions for its aesthetic appeal and functionality. Participants express surprise and gratitude for discovering this service. There is a critical tone towards Microsoft, particularly in response to their comments on content creation and revenue generation, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in their stance. The conversation also touches on Microsoft's financial issues, including a significant payment related to patent infringement. Overall, the dialogue reflects a mix of appreciation for the new service and skepticism towards Microsoft's business practices.
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Anyone used this so far?
what do you think?
 
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This is beautiful. I didn't even know about this. Thank you.
 
ziad1985 said:
Microsoft is not happy with that:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6422471.stm

Screw Microsoft. I could only LOL at their sheer hypocrisy when I read this comment from their hired bloodsucker : "Companies that create no content of their own, and make money solely on the backs of other people's content, are raking in billions through advertising revenue and IPOs". Yeah, right. Pot, meet kettle, etc.
 
It's a book service war, Microsoft is offering online check of a Library in England...
Microsoft is going to pay around 1b$ to some French software company for patent infringement.
 

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