Wait … Microsoft Had Its Own Version of YouTube?

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Microsoft LogoIs there any industry where Microsoft isn’t competing with bitter rival GoogleGoogleGoogle? Think about it: Bingbingbing vs. Google Search, Google DocsGoogle DocsGoogle Docs vs. Microsoft Office (soon to be online), GmailGmailGmail vs. Hotmail, Windows Mobile vs. AndroidAndroidAndroid, and let’s not forget Windows vs. Google Chrome OS.

With all of these high profile battles, you really can’t blame us if we’re saying “meh” to the news that Microsoft is closing Soapbox. Wait, what’s Soapbox you ask? Why, that’s their version of YouTubeYouTubeYouTube, and part of the far more popular MSN Video website.

The YouTube clone opened up in early 2007, not long after Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. It just hasn’t gained much traction though – thus why you’ve probably never heard of it. And when you’ve had a product out for over two years and you fail to make any inroads on your much larger competitor, it’s a good time to quit.

But hey, I hear Microsoft’s embarking on a new venture: retail stores. Maybe they’ll have better luck there.


Tags: bing, microsoft, Soapbox, youtube
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