MSN Search Officially Launches

It's time to welcome another search engine into the family. This morning at 12:00 am, Microsoft removed the beta designation from MSN Search and officially launched, complete with an improved index and a redesigned MSN Search has officially been brought of beta testing with an official launch that occured at 12:00am this morning.

Currently, the redesigned MSN.com homepage features ads and links asking visitors to take a tour of the official engine. Accompanying the official launch was a letter from Bill Gates.