Google’s released beta 2 of the Google Desktop. It’s got a new nifty sidebar (which rjdohnert thinks is a “blatant ripoff” of the Longhorn sidebar), optional integration in Outlook, and more! It’s very spiffy.
Sidebar gives you one-glance access to all your personalized information:
* News: See the latest news headlines personalized to your interests
* Web Clips: Read RSS and Atom feeds from anywhere on the web
* Scratch Pad: Type and save notes for yourself
* Weather: Keep track of weather forecasts for multiple locations
* Photos: Watch a slideshow of photos from the web and on your computer
* Stocks: Keep track of up-to-the-minute prices for your favorite stocks
* Email: Read new email, including Outlook and Gmail, as you get it
* Quick View: Keep a list of frequently used web pages and files handy