Comments on: Well Google is pissed – All-out attack on Microsoft Yahoo! Acquisition http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/ Invisible people have invisible rights Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:55:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Niall O'K http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-588686 Niall O'K Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:40:50 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-588686 My own personal opinion is that the Internet will be a more interesting place WHEN Yahoo go for it. And I still think that the fact that Yahoo didn't just come straight out and say "Not interested" counts for ... well... for something. My own personal opinion is that the Internet will be a more interesting place WHEN Yahoo go for it.

And I still think that the fact that Yahoo didn’t just come straight out and say “Not interested” counts for … well… for something.

]]> By: Google throws its toys out of the pram - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-588653 Google throws its toys out of the pram - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:14:14 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-588653 [...] of Damien’s posts about Google’s response to the Microsoft bid for Yahoo! was the first post to grab my [...] [...] of Damien’s posts about Google’s response to the Microsoft bid for Yahoo! was the first post to grab my [...]

]]> By: Smoke http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-588547 Smoke Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:04:52 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-588547 As long as MSFT is the dominant OS and desktop player this will never get past the EU regulators. As long as MSFT is the dominant OS and desktop player this will never get past the EU regulators.

]]> By: Trinity http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-588041 Trinity Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:47:23 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-588041 my own personal opinion is that Yahoo will got for it, eventually. They will 'arse' around with it for a while, maybe drag the bejazus out of it, so to speak :) my own personal opinion is that Yahoo will got for it, eventually. They will ‘arse’ around with it for a while, maybe drag the bejazus out of it, so to speak :)

]]> By: Phil O'Kane - iced coffee http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587173 Phil O'Kane - iced coffee Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:17:47 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587173 two failing companies = one failing company, with other successful companies in their pockets (flickr, facebook). Just means more money for microsoft, and larger market share. But what are they (or yahoo) doing themselves, other than using what other companies have done first? two failing companies = one failing company, with other successful companies in their pockets (flickr, facebook). Just means more money for microsoft, and larger market share. But what are they (or yahoo) doing themselves, other than using what other companies have done first?

]]> By: Cian http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587165 Cian Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:15:02 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587165 I'd have to disagree there Niall, it's a non-comment. All it's saying is Yahoo are going to evaluate the proposals on the table. Anyway, Microsoft have responded to Google's blog posting... "Statement from Brad Smith, General Counsel, Microsoft REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 3, 2008 – The combination of Microsoft and Yahoo! will create a more competitive marketplace by establishing a compelling number two competitor for Internet search and online advertising. The alternative scenarios only lead to less competition on the Internet. Today, Google is the dominant search engine and advertising company on the Web. Google has amassed about 75 percent of paid search revenues worldwide and its share continues to grow. According to published reports, Google currently has more than 65 percent search query share in the U.S. and more than 85 percent in Europe. Microsoft and Yahoo! on the other hand have roughly 30 percent combined in the U.S. and approximately 10 percent combined in Europe. Microsoft is committed to openness, innovation, and the protection of privacy on the Internet. We believe that the combination of Microsoft and Yahoo! will advance these goals." I’d have to disagree there Niall, it’s a non-comment. All it’s saying is Yahoo are going to evaluate the proposals on the table.

Anyway, Microsoft have responded to Google’s blog posting…

“Statement from Brad Smith, General Counsel, Microsoft

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 3, 2008 – The combination of Microsoft and Yahoo! will create a more competitive marketplace by establishing a compelling number two competitor for Internet search and online advertising. The alternative scenarios only lead to less competition on the Internet.

Today, Google is the dominant search engine and advertising company on the Web. Google has amassed about 75 percent of paid search revenues worldwide and its share continues to grow. According to published reports, Google currently has more than 65 percent search query share in the U.S. and more than 85 percent in Europe. Microsoft and Yahoo! on the other hand have roughly 30 percent combined in the U.S. and approximately 10 percent combined in Europe.

Microsoft is committed to openness, innovation, and the protection of privacy on the Internet. We believe that the combination of Microsoft and Yahoo! will advance these goals.”

]]> By: Niall O'K http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587122 Niall O'K Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:48:09 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587122 Oh it's a reaction alright - there's a lot in what they're <I><B>not</B></I> saying. The fact that they've said <B>something</B> but that this something isn't simply "We're not interested" says a lot. Oh it’s a reaction alright – there’s a lot in what they’re not saying.

The fact that they’ve said something but that this something isn’t simply “We’re not interested” says a lot.

]]> By: Pot, kettle, black: Google fires back at Microsoft | AccMan http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587119 Pot, kettle, black: Google fires back at Microsoft | AccMan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:45:42 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587119 [...] eye with such an obviously hypocritical position won’t work. If anything, it is likely to bring Google unwelcome attention as the numbers come under [...] [...] eye with such an obviously hypocritical position won’t work. If anything, it is likely to bring Google unwelcome attention as the numbers come under [...]

]]> By: Treasa http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587099 Treasa Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:32:18 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587099 That's not really a reaction, per se, that's time buying. I have to say though that if they were emphatically not interested, the reaction would have come before now... That’s not really a reaction, per se, that’s time buying. I have to say though that if they were emphatically not interested, the reaction would have come before now…

]]> By: Niall O'K http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/comment-page-1/#comment-587077 Niall O'K Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:19:49 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/2008/02/03/well-google-is-pissed-all-out-attack-on-microsoft-yahoo-acquisition/#comment-587077 Actually, Treasa, Yahoo! have reacted: <a href="http://www.news.com/Microsoft-bids-44.6-billion-for-Yahoo/2100-1014_3-6228705.html" rel="nofollow">According to C|Net News.com</a>: Yahoo said in a responding statement that its board "will evaluate this proposal carefully and promptly, in the context of Yahoo's strategic plans, and pursue the best course of action to maximize long-term value for shareholders." Doesn't sound like they're not interested to me... Actually, Treasa, Yahoo! have reacted:

According to C|Net News.com:

Yahoo said in a responding statement that its board “will evaluate this proposal carefully and promptly, in the context of Yahoo’s strategic plans, and pursue the best course of action to maximize long-term value for shareholders.”

Doesn’t sound like they’re not interested to me…

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