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EU and US Approve Google-Motorola Deal

Posted by Unknown on from the rocka-google-rola dept.

angry tapir writes "European regulators have given Google the green light to take over Motorola Mobility. The U.S. $12.5 billion deal faced strong opposition from open source and consumer rights advocates, including Consumer Watchdog, but the European Commission announced on Monday that the acquisition could go ahead, without conditions." Later in the day the DOJ announced an end to its investigation, greenlighting the acquisition in the U.S. as well.

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  1. Re:Let the lawsuits begin! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Yes, because its rational for you to passionately love one company (an ad network) and hate another company (an electronics maker), when:

    * you work for neither
    * neither has attacked you, your family or your friends
    * and likely neither even competes with you, your family or friends...

    You corporation cheerleaders need a reality check. Why do people form such strong identities with brands, its seriously pathetic.