Posted 12/01/08 at 03:28:30 PM by Mark Edward Soper

Adding fuel to the rumor we reported recently that Microsoft is ready to dump the name Live Search for its search engine and redub it "Kumo," ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley reports today that Microsoft has:
As Foley also points out, the bad news for Live Search just keeps on coming, with the latest being a glitch that fouled up promised huge cashback savings on Black Friday. So, what do you think? Is it time for Microsoft to turn Live Search out to pasture - or is more than a name change in order? Hit Comment, put on your thinking cap, and give Microsoft your advice.
Links:
[1] http://www.maximumpc.com/user/marcus_soperus
[2] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/rumor_windows_live_search_be_rebranded
[3] http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1743
[4] http://www.techflash.com/microsoft/Cashback_glitches_nix_big_HP_promo35283304.html
[5] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/microsoft_still_paying_people_use_live_search
[6] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/redmond_makes_it_easier_arrive_with_better_live_search_maps_features