> The line is that Bing is not core to Microsoft, but complementary, so why not open-source the technology behind it? Fair enough. It is a server software, tho

> The line is that Bing is not core to Microsoft, but complementary, so why not open-source the technology behind it? Fair enough. It is a server software, though. How much server software do companies usually opensource? The point that Android as a whole doesn't have to be open source is true. But how much linux- (or other opensource) based software does MS distribute where it open sources only the needed parts? None, AFAIK. So none of its products are in a similar position. It does distribute sources with plenty of their proprietary software, though. Admittedly, for many it does it only because it has to to stay relevant. People want to fiddle with the sources of their web stack. In short, yes, they are bastards, just as any other for profit company. Oh and for the search you have to jail break WP7, in WP8 it is possible http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/support/faq/?action=singleTopic&topic=FA139224 http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/support/faq/?action=singleTopic&t...