Microsoft opens up it’s Socl social-search project to the public, go test it now

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Published onDecember 4, 2012

published onDecember 4, 2012

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Back in December of 2011, Microsoft revealed its Socl social-search project, which aimed to be a hybrid between social networking and search. Only special people (those with special invitations) were able to try it out and offer feedback. Well, fast-forward to a year later, Microsoft is now allowing anyone to sign up and test Socl.

“We appreciate your continued feedback which is helping us to gain more insight every day and improve how we can all communicate, learn and share our everyday lives. We’ve been busy redesigning Socl to match how you’re using it, and starting today, we’d like you to give the new Socl a spin at www.so.cl and let us know what you think,” Microsoft stated. Socl was originally a experimental research project focused on how social networking and search can be used for the purpose of learning. Socl was built using TypeScript, which is a superset of JavaScript. On top of that, Socl is not an attempt to take on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest. Our initial reaction when using Socl was that it reminded us of Pinterest and Facebook, with a little touch of Google Plus. Head over towww.so.cl/to try it out.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft opens up it’s Socl social-search project to the public, go test it now#