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MS Buying Yahoo? Bad Idea, Even At a Discount

Posted by timothy on from the bing-bing-bing-we-have-a-winner dept.

jfruhlinger writes "Nearly four years ago, Microsoft tried to buy Yahoo, but eventually withdrew the offer in the face of resistance from Yahoo's leadership. This week rumors resurfaced that Microsoft was once again bidding on the struggling Internet pioneer, this time for significantly less money. But even at a discount, it might be a pretty bad idea for Microsoft to get involved in the unfocused, money-losing Yahoo."

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  1. ballmer by KingAlanI · · Score: 2, Funny

    "scratch that. going to fucking kill ourselves, not google."

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    I listen to both RIAA and non-RIAA stuff if I like the music, tangential business/politics nonwithstanding.
  2. Re:Who, exactly, is losing money? by Dunbal · · Score: 3, Funny

    I bet the folks who love to keep beating on Yahoo! also kick puppies for fun...

    Hey!

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    Seven puppies were harmed during the making of this post.