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If Google is sentimental...
... about dial-up they might buy AOL.
Remember that both AOL and MSN are letting dial-up deflate while they become content providers on broadband.

Google has heard of broadband and AOL's problems, so a purchase appears unlikely.

Microsoft, on the other hand, does want certain things from AOL. Connection with AIM. Using Microsoft's search along with IE.

This does not imply Microsoft wants ownership of AOL. But a deal on specified issues would be possible.

What does Microsoft have to offer in return? For one, media, maybe. Microsoft would probably gladly forego AOL revenue for being the default format for all AOL (and maybe Time Warner) media.

That sort of negotiation would make sense for both sides.
Posted by: Anton Philidor   Posted on: 09/20/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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