Well, Microsoft was good for the deadline it gave somehow. They withdrew their offer after both companies couldn't agree on a share price. Story here:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7383700.stm
Found a good debate about the pros and cons of this deal...
Should Microsoft buy Yahoo!
Ars Technica's Ken Fisher in Chicago and ZDNet's Rupert Goodwins in London on the pros and cons of Microsoft's bid for the web giant.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7367762.stm
Wow, shocking news.. 90% of online advertising.. umm I think I should start my plan to destroy google and dominate online ads market ;)
Here's the response Yahoo sent to Steve, I found it very polite and smart response unlike Steve's message.
http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/press/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=303369
I love the fight Yahoo! management is putting against Microsoft! they want to try out Google Ads for search for a two week period and if a deal happens between Yahoo! and Google they could take 90% of the online ad market! read more on http://www.campustechnology.com/articles/60767/
Really, Microsoft folks don't care of what people think of them! as their corporate reputation isn't bad already! I was compelled today to go and buy some service out of Yahoo to support them at least raise the MS offer!!!
Yeah... we're going to have another fine product by microsoft, this is what the result will be:
http://www.gyonis.com/2008/02/10/when-microsoft-acquire-yahoo/
