Close on the heels of “Google Base”, Microsoft is set to foray into online classifieds with “Fremont” – a service which will focus on classified announcements of products and services for sale, by individuals or commercial”Fremont” has reportedly been available in test form to Microsoft employees since last week, and is expected to launch in a couple of weeks from now.
Microsoft’s “Fremont”, which derives its name from a Seattle neighborhood hosting a busy Sunday market, has been tested by MSN – the company’s online services arm.
entities without a Web presence.”Fremont” will allow users to enter details of personal items in a specially designed database. The database information will either be made search-able by Microsoft’s internet search engine, or will be restricted to a limited group of personal contacts.For more click here.