http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2008/02/01/afx4603334.html
Interesting take from one web site (mac based) was talking something about trying to corner google.
Ummm, I don't think that is all!
Japan Yahoo :
* Is still a major player for search engines. Google is still way lower in popularity.
* yahoo is coupled with Softbank (one time software disriputer ???) Softbank bought out the Japanese Vodaphone market
* yahoo BB / Softbank -- are major telecos. Mobiles are dirt cheap. I pay
US$8.50 a month for unlimited calls / SMS to other Softbank users. I have literally talked 400 hours in the past year and have payed $0 for those hours. Of course, I did not call land lines or non-softbank users on that phone.
* yahoo auction wiped out eBay years ago.
* yahoo mail is more than likely number 1
Now imagine that M$ Goliath does take over yahoo...
A lot of companies are going to be doing some major rethinking of their businesses and services.
I'm going to rate this as highly interesting in the scheme of things.
Could M$ finally have found the solution?