Microsoft’s Desktop Search is live (in beta).
The teleconference is focusing on the user experience & integration with Windows, Outlook, etc. They’re also focusing on the inclusion of “verb actions” that allow you to launch content-appropriate actions with your findings.
Other pluses:
Uses Metadata
Respects privacy
High performance
Better Indexing
Integrates with products from various teams accross Microsoft.
More later after I get a chance to try it out.