Microsoft reached a Web search deal with Sun Microsystems, for help to promote its Internet Explorer browser toolbar.The deal between the two formerly rival firms involves Sun plugging the Volish IE toolbar to all US-based Web surfers who download Sun's popular Java software. Once downloaded, users will be given the option to download the MSN Toolbar where users can directly access the company's search engine by posting queries.
"This agreement with Sun Microsystems is another important milestone in our strategy to secure broad-scale distribution for our search offering, enabling millions more people to experience the benefits of Live Search," said Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of the Online Audience Business at Microsoft. "With the vast array of Java software-based Web applications that are downloaded every month, this deal will expose Live Search to millions more Internet users and drive increased volume for our search advertisers."
“With over 800 million Java desktop users around the world, our goal is to provide Java users with compelling and immersive business and consumer solutions powered by Java technology and value-added solutions from world-class software partners,” said Rich Green, executive vice president of Software at Sun Microsystems. “Our customers expect top-quality products when they choose to download technology from Sun, and we are confident that they will find great value in both Microsoft’s MSN toolbar and Live Search.”
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