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Comments on: Yahoo must take the deal from Microsoft

Don Reisinger thinks the Microsoft-Yahoo merger must take place. What do you think?

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by djsipe February 1, 2008 10:14 AM PST
It doesn't really seem like MS or Yahoo know what to do about Google. I'm not sure that a merger will do anything but redistribute and streamline operational costs. The underling problem will still be there.
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by aztec92154 February 1, 2008 12:49 PM PST
I totally agree. I'd also add that when this acquisition happens, restructuring (streamlining/integrating talent/assets/infrastructure) will cripple the company for a year.

By that time they're ready to go, Google will have working apps in every major phone (even Microsoft based phones), personal computer, or UMPC like device.
by EricSyn February 3, 2008 8:57 PM PST
I'm honestly quite saddened by the current state of Yahoo! From a web developer's standpoint, they have been a tremendous asset to the community. Their YUI platform is IMO one of the best Javascript frameworks available. I just hope that if Microsoft does acquire them, this support they've shared with the community won't be put to the wayside.
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