Web Based Microsoft Gadgets Go 'Live'
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As part of its Windows Live unveiling Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out a new version of MicrosoftGadgets.com, which serves host to mini-applications that can reside either in Windows Vista's Sidebar or on the new Live.com Web site. The company is offering up three Xbox 360 consoles to spur development of Live.com Gadgets.
"The Microsoft Gadget platform is much more than just desktop items- it will connect Windows and the Web," says Microsoft product manager Sean Alexander. "Start.com was just the beginning." Current Web-based Gadgets include Virtual Earth and Flickr. A tutorial is available for would-be developers.