FAST Search for SharePoint Server 2007 / Microsoft (MSFT) Acquires FAST Search
The following links are provided to give you 1) more background on what this acquisition means, and 2) how to leverage it immediately in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS).
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jan08/01-08FastSearchPR.mspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/enterprisesearch/archive/2008/01/08/microsoft-announces-offer-to-acquire-fast-search-transfer.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2008/06/20/announcing-sharepoint-web-parts-for-fast-esp.aspx
A firm believe that there is nothing new under the sun, this does not surprise me. I see this as a serious enhancement to an already formidable foray into this space by MSFT.
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