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Yahoo Rejects Microsoft Search Offer

malebolgia   on 12 May 2006 - 15:30 · 2 comments & 3750 views

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Yahoo CEO Terry Semel has revealed he recently rebuffed Microsoft's attempt to bag a stake in the company. Although the Yahoo boss didn't confirm what form the speculated overtures took, he slapped down the idea Yahoo would be willing to let Microsoft take a stake in the company.

According to a report in the Financial Times, Semel said: "Microsoft taking over Yahoo--that conversation has never come up." He added: "(We discussed) search, and Microsoft co-owning some of our search. I will not sell a piece of search--it is like selling your right arm while keeping your left; it does not make any sense."

News source: C|Net News.com

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#1 dilema on 12 May 2006 - 20:58
"duh" comes to mind. Yahoo! would effectively be letting MS get a leg up in "Search". Ultimately creating their own competition down the road. That makes no sense.
#2 XanDaMan on 15 May 2006 - 21:26
I wouldn't mind yahoo selling up to MS...

I MUCH prefer Yahoo Mail to Hotmail, while Mess to Y!Mess...

A big mix and match would be cool.

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