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The big problem for MS is that the switch to Linux will be slow, painful,
and publicly embarrassing. And, it will give Google time extend their lead in data centers, search, online applications, etc.

Now, on the positive side, MS could make Yahoo so that for advanced features and the best experience, you need Windows. They can also do Office and OOXML tie-ins. All helping create lock-in for Windows and Office. This might or might not be successful, and might draw some antitrust concern.

On Google's side, they would like for the deal to go through, but, cause maximum pain and embarrassment for MS in the process. Of course also force them to pay more money. If Google can outsource all of this to some good lawyers, and keep the management focused on building out the data centers, improving applications, improving search, fixing the offline problem, etc, they will be able take advantage of MS and Yahoo being in disarray during the prolonged and embarrassing purchase, and finally the prolonged and embarrassing switchover to Windows at Yahoo. All of that will let Google build bigger leads in key areas.
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A foolish course of actions...  JoeRJr | 02/05/08
your right  pcguy777 | 02/06/08
Absolutely - or Make What They Have Work  drprodny | 02/06/08
They should borrow it from Google  Boot_Agnostic | 02/05/08
I do not think google has the extra cash right about now  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
RE: Microsoft may borrow money for Yahoo deal  berlindsucks | 02/05/08
Which is the stupid move?? Mircosoft trying to BUY Yahoo, or Google trying  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
Who said either was stupid?  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
The big problem for MS is that the switch to Linux will be slow, painful,  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
Google does not want the deal to go thru  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
Well, if MS is soooo smart as you say, then why on earth to they need Yahoo  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
I do not know. Why did Google buy YouTube?  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
In the case of YouTube, YES, Google was willing to admit that they were  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
I see it now  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
YouTube was a friendly takeover, with similar infrastructure, and similar  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
Not sure why Google should be fearful  voska1 | 02/05/08
The Quadruple Cross  DannyO_0x98 | 02/05/08
Bad sign  Henaway | 02/05/08
MS dont have the funds to make a bid for google  madmax_2069 | 02/06/08
This has the whiff  frgough | 02/05/08
Really? Then it is quite odd that  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
Google wants the deal to go through, but at the highest price, and with the  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
You think like a 10 year old  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
How dare you slap him around with common sense?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/05/08
Anybody with common sense can understand that huge migrations are NOT  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
heh heh...  deuce63 | 02/06/08
The consensus is that there WILL be a huge culture clash and that it must  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
Actually, the consensus is that they are much more alike then different  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
Yes, the consensus is that the cultural differences between MS and Yahoo  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
I see you are an expert on Yahoo now, too, DB  GuidingLight | 02/05/08
Well, bring it on, we DO hope the MS buys Yahoo. It will be very  DonnieBoy | 02/05/08
Good points.  deuce63 | 02/06/08
BWAH-HAH-HAH-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA  Jack-Booted EULA | 02/05/08
MSFT had better  daengbo | 02/06/08
Absolutely!  techboy_z | 02/05/08
X-Box anyone?  Kazabet | 02/05/08
The X-box  frgough | 02/05/08
The potential is still there  voska1 | 02/05/08
but all in the long term (NT)  kamahl928 | 02/10/08
This is corporate suicide...  BitTwiddler | 02/05/08
Good!  drprodny | 02/06/08
The real winners of this deal - Excite and Lycos  K B | 02/05/08
The real winners of this deal - Excite and Lycos . . . wohoo  cadman@... | 03/13/08
Yay!!  techboy_z | 02/05/08
RE: Microsoft may borrow money for Yahoo deal  Loverock Davidson | 02/05/08
What would we gain?  voska1 | 02/05/08
What wouldn't you gain?  Loverock Davidson | 02/05/08
Google Street view and maps  voska1 | 02/05/08
There is something similiar  Loverock Davidson | 02/05/08
Tons Better?  scottyb37743 | 02/06/08
One does wonder...  ego.sum.stig@... | 02/05/08
Nothing to wonder about  Loverock Davidson | 02/05/08
My only issue with Hotmail is  voska1 | 02/05/08
Spam  RobertMoore12@... | 02/06/08
spam?  kamahl928 | 02/11/08
well, my opinion is  kamahl928 | 02/11/08
Well, maybe for you...  ego.sum.stig@... | 02/06/08
And to add another odd thing...  ego.sum.stig@... | 02/06/08
oh, really?  kamahl928 | 02/11/08
Competition?  techboy_z | 02/05/08
Yes, Competition!  Loverock Davidson | 02/05/08
Can't we all just get along?  Ole Man | 02/05/08
sheep  david@... | 02/06/08
Right you are  Ole Man | 02/06/08
Is anyone...  cashaww | 02/05/08
42-6-9-2-14-00  drprodny | 02/06/08
Mico-goo-hoo  pcguy777 | 02/06/08
RE: Microsoft may borrow money for Yahoo deal  david@... | 02/06/08
RE: Microsoft may borrow money for Yahoo deal  trm1945 | 02/06/08
RE: Microsoft may borrow money for Yahoo deal  atari8bit@... | 02/07/08

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