Microsoft Gets Serious About Search

Microsoft has come out with an upgrade to their Search service that will include answers to factual queries via their Encarta on-line encyclopedia. This will certainly differentiate them from their competition. But is it enough given Google's commanding lead in the search market?

It'll be a nice feature for all those kids doing reports at the last minute, but a nightmare for teachers who may get reports that read just like articles in the Encarta encyclopedia.