So Microsoft loves the innovative work that Yahoo has done with highly specialized linux to achieve those "high-scale" services?
Does anyone think that the creative geniuses who have invested their blood sweat and tears into perfecting that infrastructure are going to stick around to see Microsoft impose their own technology...ergo destroy what Yahoo has created?
Sad day... :-( Similar to when Microsoft bought Visio. Similar to when EMC bought VMware. :-(
Apple announce record profits, margins. Analyst predict market share doubling
stocks tank.
Microsoft (failing web services provider) buy another web services provider (also failing, but not by so much) for stupid-o-money
- stocks rise.
I think I beginning to understand how the stock market works.
On another note, it's how much you spend, it's how you spend it that counts? This is a poor investment. No one wants or needs Windows Live!. Most people I know still call it MSN, a throwback to another failed attempt by Microsoft to rule the internet.
MSFT is down about 5% right now.... the only stock rising is Yahoo (up 48% so far), which is logical given the acquisition offer.
I thought Yahoo used FreeBSD primarily? Or have they switched to Linux for a lot of what they're doing?
guess ill have to get a g-mail account to rep my yahoo![]()
Yargh. MS is the Regions bank of the online world. I open an account in an independent bank, Regions buys it out. I hate Regions, so I move on. But that freakin' bank keeps following me. I've had my Yahoo account for something like 12 years now, but if MS acquires it, it's sure to go the way of my Hotmail. Deserted, defunct. *sigh* I'm a Google girl at heart, anyhow.
I am struggling to think of any takeovers like this that have gone well. Most seem to split after a while.
The end is near.
What services do those mobile phones use though? Hmm let me think.... oh yes Google. Which company are Apple in a business alliance with? Hmmm let me think... oh yes Google. Which CEO (apart from Intels) made an appearance at Mac World? I'll save the sarcasm, Googles. Need I go on?
Oh and with Google supposedly entering the phone market there is more of a cross over between the two companies.
and i hope they don't dump y! messenger in place for msn. yahoo is the best im service out there, and msn's is just awful.
This sucks... please do not screw around with Flickr It is the only and favorite service i use in yahoo.
MSFT is down about 5% right now.... the only stock rising is Yahoo (up 48% so far), which is logical given the acquisition offer.
To those saying MS has the money, well, this is still a hugely significant amount for even them. It's a make or break move.
Because Microsoft historically always acts like the big bully thug threatening companies and customers to do what it wants. Never innovating, stealing ideas for others.why do people hate MSFT so much.
i think this is a good move. YHOO has been doing very bad in recent years. and they show no signs of improving. therefore they should accept the generous offer from MSFT.
why do people hate MSFT so much.
i think this is a good move. YHOO has been doing very bad in recent years. and they show no signs of improving. therefore they should accept the generous offer from MSFT.
Because Microsoft historically always acts like the big bully thug threatening companies and customers to do what it wants. Never innovating, stealing ideas for others.