Iknowyouknow

am i the only one that sees private equity firms getting into the mix, i see that as a more likely exit than msft, frankly.

ashkan

mezula

octopus

bbucy

MS just doesn't get it. if i wanted to work for them, i would have asked them for a job.

afex

mrp

fatbastard

dohtem

The problem with a merger of this magnitude will be whether or not they'll be able to integrate in a timely fashion. As the FT points out, a merger will instantly make this new entity a legitimate competitor to Google at least on paper. What remains to be seen is how quickly they'll be able to turn two distinct search operations into one coherent business. Also, clearly search is also only one aspect of these two large companies. Who knows how the other elements of each company will coalesce?

Perhaps even more importantly: will this beast be able to move as nimbly as Google in a sector that's experiencing rapid growth especially after Google has set such a torrid pace and doesn't seem close to slowing down?

I am convinced that Google will continue to out-innovate both companies if they remain independent or this new amalgamation if the merger is pulled off.

cheradenine

pimpmyPR

http://techfold.com/2007/05/04/microsoft-to-acquire-or-mer...

...would these two battle damaged, beleaguered companies be able to successfully execute on an acquisition or a merger? I tend to think not: even if the execution was successful, the act would consume so much organizational resources from each for so long that their market positions would erode badly in the meantime as their business languishes while integrating...

Considering that both Yahoo and Microsoft need to get their own houses in order badly, and that throwing an integration on top will just cause further disarray, I hope this discussion remains conceptual or results in tighter business relationships without a purchase or merger.

rod / upcomingdiscs.com