Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation is in talks with Microsoft about joining in its contested bid for Yahoo, according to people involved in the discussions. The combination, which would join Yahoo, Microsoft’s MSN and News Corporation’s MySpace, would create a behemoth that would upend the Internet landscape.

The talks are a surprising twist in the two-month-long takeover story that began when Microsoft made a $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo. Yahoo has resisted Microsoft’s overtures, contending that it will not negotiate unless Microsoft raises its offer. Yahoo, which wants to remain independent, has been in a desperate search for white knights, holding conversations with Time Warner’s AOL and News Corporation.

If News Corporation throws its weight behind Microsoft’s offer, that could allow Microsoft to raise its bid, putting even more pressure on Yahoo and its shareholders. At the same time, the alignment of Microsoft and News Corporation would remove a possible alternative for Yahoo, leaving it with fewer opportunities to escape Microsoft’s grasp.

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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by Chrono951 on 10 Apr 2008 - 13:38
"...would create a behemoth that would upend the Internet landscape."

compared to the current behemoth of Google?
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by LipSmacker on 10 Apr 2008 - 13:38
Microsoft immediately blasted the idea of a search advertising partnership between Yahoo and Google, saying it would be anticompetitive.


Pot calling the kettle black?
Quote this comment #2.1 Posted by C_Guy on 10 Apr 2008 - 15:26
I don't think it is.

But I'd like to see Microsoft explain how that would be anticompetitive given that their offer wouldn't be.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by Magallanes on 10 Apr 2008 - 13:40
Lisa: Wow, Dad, you're surfing like a pro!
Homer: Oh, yeah! I'm betting on Jai-alai in the Cayman Islands, I invested in something called "News Corp"
Lisa: Dad, that's Fox!
Homer: [shrieks] Undo! Undo! [hits key, sighs]
Quote this comment #3.1 Posted by C_Guy on 10 Apr 2008 - 15:26
Ha ha ha ha!
That was awesome
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by theyarecomingforyou on 10 Apr 2008 - 13:49
I'm not surprised Murdoch wants to join in - MySpace has been abandoned in favour of Facebook. All I get now through MySpace is adds from girls in bikinis linking to commercial sites or adds from randoms bands. Plus you have to login every time and everywhere is covered in ads and sponsored links. Facebook is a lot cleaner, has better photo tagging and works better for events (organising parties is much more convenient).

While I don't like the idea of a deal like this they are all terrible at what they do - there is the prospect of combining them to form something that ISN'T an abomination. I just pray it doesn't form a super monopoly, as Murdoch is a disgusting character that cannot be trusted an inch.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by P1R4T3 on 10 Apr 2008 - 14:12
treesome?
Quote this comment #5.1 Posted by rpgfan on 10 Apr 2008 - 15:32
(P1R4T3 said @ #5)
treesome?
I was wondering if I was the only one that was thinking that.
Quote this comment #5.2 Posted by RangerLG on 10 Apr 2008 - 16:28
Someone better warn the trees!
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by OceanMotion on 10 Apr 2008 - 15:56
Don't Microsoft have a slice of Facebook. Seems a bit strange to go with MySpace.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by X'tyfe on 10 Apr 2008 - 18:00
microsoft calling google anti-competitive? LOLWUT?
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by toadeater on 10 Apr 2008 - 23:41
This is like the Cybermen and Daleks joining forces.
(2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by Skyfrog on 11 Apr 2008 - 02:31
That picture is freaking me out.
Quote this comment #9.1 Posted by Smigit on 11 Apr 2008 - 03:15
Reminds me of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark when all the villians faces begin to melt...
Quote this comment #9.2 Posted by +RuudJacobs.NET on 11 Apr 2008 - 11:57
Woah me too.. It's a sharpei that turned human...
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by Meacham on 12 Apr 2008 - 19:28
I don't believe it, we was only talking about this in the office the other day over a cup of morning coffee and I happened to bring this up... and somebody else said "Yeah probably right there, if he comes in he will probably try to out-do Microsoft." Personally as a person Rupert Murdoch is a complete and utter a*****e he's a ruthless businessman with a fat wallet and the person responsible for me loosing SkyOne the b*****d.

Interesting Neowin has no protection against swear words for pig-slang or back-slang...? Which means I could say this...?

Nageowagin agis thage bagest wagebsagites agon thage plaganaget aglthagough sagome agof thage magembagers nageed tago gragow agup. JOKE no seriously don't take it the wrong way if anybody can translate and read this...? it's just a joke and me making my point, and completely off the topic. SORRY

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