Updated: July 12, 2020 (September 16, 2002)
Charts & IllustrationsExamples of Hosted Services
This chart lists in alphabetical order some examples of hosted services that Microsoft has launched or proposed and describes their current status.
| Service | Description | Status |
| bCentral | Information and services for small businesses | Financial management, Web site design/management services discontinued in late 2001. Other services still available. |
| Expedia | Online travel agency | Sold to USA Interactive in Mar. 2002. |
| Hotmail | Web-based e-mail | Some formerly free features now part of fee-based Hotmail Extra Storage. |
| MapPoint.NET | Mapping service for ISVs and Web sites | Launched in Mar. 2002. |
| MSN.com | Consumer-oriented news, entertainment, and other Web sites | No major Web site updates planned for 2002. |
| MSN Internet Access | Consumer ISP | Reducing customer acquisition costs by eliminating expensive promotions. Pursuing ISP partnerships (Verizon, Qwest) to provide broadband service. |
| MSN Messenger |
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