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Microsoft, Yahoo delay finalizing search deal

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Matthew, Oct 29, 2009.

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    Microsoft and Yahoo have postponed finalizing their search deal, according to an October 28 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The companies intended to complete the deal by October 27, but have apparently run into some issues. "Given the complex nature of the transaction, there remain some details to be finalized," said the filing, adding that both parties are working as quickly as possible to reach agreements, and have made good progress to date.

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    Matthew, Oct 29, 2009
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  2. Tekkaraiden TechSpot Enthusiast

    Guess Yahoo finally got over itself.
    Tekkaraiden, Oct 29, 2009
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  3. treeski TechSpot Enthusiast

    Wow. It'll take at least two years before a full implementation? How long term of a commitment will these two companies have to each other?
    treeski, Oct 29, 2009
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  4. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    If I remember right, treeski, Microsoft and Yahoo are lining up a 10 year deal.
    Matthew, Oct 29, 2009
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  5. BlindObject Newcomer, in training

    For them 2 years is nothing, and the 10 year is kinda like a short relationship, lol.
    BlindObject, Oct 30, 2009
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  6. treeski TechSpot Enthusiast

    Yeah I guess 10 years isn't that long. Thanks for the info.
    treeski, Oct 30, 2009
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  7. lynxon Newcomer, in training

    I wouldn't mind Bing so much if it wasn't so slow, if they didn't try to copy google with the whole "Just bing it!" stuff, and if they didn't have the goal of taking over google as the most used search engine, I mean comon, it's google.
    lynxon, Oct 30, 2009
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  8. treeski TechSpot Enthusiast

    I think that would be a horrible mind set of any competitor in any market. "Come on, it's Google!". I think Bing is a great search engine, and it has become my primary method of search. I will use Google from time to time when I'm looking for extra results though.
    treeski, Oct 30, 2009
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  9. freedomthinker TechSpot Enthusiast

    Mm.. I not sure if they should waste their time and money to build a search engine quickly , it will only fall , they should build the foundation bit by bit , instead of hurrying in panic .
    freedomthinker, Oct 30, 2009
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  10. tonylukac TechSpot Enthusiast

    I always thought it was a deal part ignoramus. Why does Microsoft have to have everything?
    tonylukac, Oct 30, 2009
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  11. fida1989 Newcomer, in training

    It will not bring any good for Yahoo.On the other hand Microsoft's influence will increase.
    fida1989, Oct 30, 2009
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  12. pioneerx01 Newcomer, in training

    I wonder if Bing is going to become as powerful as Google. Microsoft being as powerful as it is, who knows, only time will tell...
    pioneerx01, Oct 30, 2009
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  13. Guest

    With Yahoo's recent improvement in business operations, wonder if they will start to back away from a deep partnership from Microsoft.
    Guest, Oct 30, 2009
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  14. lesajm Newcomer, in training

    They may try but Google to catch up to Google but I highly doubt they will catch up. Yahoo used to be it... they are just so yesterday at this point, much like MySpace is so yesterday compaired to Facebook.
    lesajm, Oct 30, 2009
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  15. elroacho72 Newcomer, in training

    I have been using Bing more and more lately. I used Google maps and it couldn't find the address.Bing no problem, Bing is my primary mapping and direction solution now. Google is still pretty good but Bing is closing in.With the Yahoo deal who knows ...
    elroacho72, Oct 31, 2009
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  16. Xclusiveitalian TechSpot Enthusiast

    Im just going to stick to google, simple and to the point. Google, yahoo, bing are all the same to me they don't/can't really provide any real difference among each other. Your just searching for info and that's really it. I notice that Bing kinda came out of nowhere to be among the big players and now is making its mark, i feel in the end google will always remain on top.
    Xclusiveitalian, Nov 1, 2009
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