Microsoft recently and very quietly launched MSN Sideguide, a sidebar that:
“enhances your browsing experience with useful and relevant information as you surf”.
The sidebar displays content from MSN channels and enables easy Live Search. The main reason behind MSN Sideguide is to fund free wifi networks in Oakland and Portland. ALthough the general experience is not my cup of tea, the funding concept is an interesting one. Similar to the msn idea of adding your charitable cause to your display name .
Further details available here .
