A week after Microsoft unveiled its so-called “iPod killer,” Zune, the software giant has turned its attention to another potential competitor, YouTube. Microsoft on Tuesday announced the beta release of Soapbox on MSN Video, a user-uploaded video service that lets video enthusiasts upload and share home movies within an online community. Microsoft plans to integrate Soapbox throughout its portfolio of online services, including Windows Live Spaces and Windows Live Messenger.
Microsoft Gets on Its Soapbox to Go After YouTube
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire September 19, 2006 01:37 PMA week after Microsoft unveiled its so-called “iPod killer,” Zune, the software giant has turned its attention to another potential competitor, YouTube. Microsoft on Tuesday announced the beta release of Soapbox on MSN Video, a user-uploaded video service that lets video enthusiasts upload and share home movies within an online community. Microsoft plans to integrate Soapbox throughout its portfolio of online services, including Windows Live Spaces and Windows Live Messenger.