Designs on desktop search

Designs on desktop search | CNET News.com

Some major Web portals are trying to get an edge in the competitive Internet search market by thinking outside of the browser.

What's new:
Major Web portals are considering broadening their search businesses by providing access to online queries through a "taskbar" displayed to the side or at the bottom of a PC screen.
Bottom line:
Staking out a place on the desktop could become increasingly important for Microsoft rivals, as the software giant begins to flex its search muscles.