Chris_Keene writes "The Live Search blog announces that the Live.com Book and Academic Search are to close. Book search in particular has had much coverage (such as theseexamples), and often seemed like a race with Google. The Live blog says "we are winding down our digitization initiatives, including our library scanning and our in-copyright book programs. We recognize that this decision comes as disappointing news to our partners, the publishing and academic communities, and Live Search users", and goes on "strategy to focus on verticals with high commercial intent, such as travel, and offer users cash back on their purchases from our advertisers"." Link to Original Source
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