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Why Microsoft Wants to Buy Google

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the break-out-the-foil-hats dept.

xihr writes "Harry Fletcher writes in The Inquirer about an obvious discrepancy between searches for "linux windows" on Google and MSN; the former comes up with almost 9 million hits, but the latter only comes up with -- wait for it -- 16. The author then speculates on Microsoft's ulterior motives for their attempted (and failed) purchase of Google."

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  1. Keep them seperate. by dei3oe · · Score: 1, Troll

    Maybe its because Microsoft's internet search sucks, and they want to assimilate some new search tools.

  2. conspiracy by ogewo · · Score: 0, Troll

    WOW what an awesome conspiracy theory. Microsoft comes up with some pretty devious things in that evil volcano lair of theirs.

  3. Why corporations must be stopped. by dolo666 · · Score: 0, Troll

    This is why corporations must be stopped. They are undermining the progress of humanity. It's obvious that there are some corporations that aren't biased, but there are quite a few like Microsoft who are, and who would gladly pull the wool over our eyes just to make a goddamn buck.

    As people we have to stop them the only way we can. Boycott companies that don't adhere to strict ethical conduct.

    Or you could just send some more money to Enron and those like Enron.

    1. Re:Why corporations must be stopped. by dolo666 · · Score: 0, Troll

      Their system is set up to demonstrate bias. By showing sponsored links on the main search page, without a clear path or results tally, they are in fact being biased. Who would sponsor them that would be linked to Linux? Oh about 16 companies.

      But you're obviously a right-wing bastard, so who cares what you think? Rush Limbaugh. Bill Gates. And all the other false profits.