MSN Ends Search Technology Preview

[garyp]

After a six week run, MSN has ended (at least for now) its Search Technology Preview.
http://techpreview.search.msn.com/

The preview went live on July 1st.
A note on the web site (available in 11 languages) reads:

Thank you very much to all of those that tried our service and sent us feedback. We will make improvements based on the suggestions we received. Once we are ready, we will release another preview of our new algorithmic search engine.

The also includes an invite to visit the MSN Sandbox.

We will continue to monitor the site and let you know if/when a new preview becomes available.