Chasing the Dragon's Tale

This MUST be a mistake. Microsoft did not do its homework on the importance of search features? If that indeed is the case, then the definition of digital divide needs to include a division within the 'have-it-all' segment of society! EWeek reports, "Microsoft Concedes Misstep in Search Market" that includes CEO Steve Ballmer's comment, "That's probably the thing I feel worst about over the last few years?not making our own R&D investment". Personally, I believe that Microsoft should not beat itself up (cough, cough)... it was an easy thing to miss: "About 114.5 million Americans, or 39 percent of the population, now use search engines, according to Nielsen NetRatings. Also, businesses spent an estimated $2 billion last year on search-related advertising and some analysts expect the market to triple during the next three years." (Infomation aquired using a Google search for Search Engine Use) Micrsoft, feeder of the technology Dragon, finds itself chasing the Dragon's tail... Where is that guy from Apple when you really need him! (ouch)