Microsoft discontinue the purchase of Yahoo!

By Cheryl | May 7, 2008

Following the various problems and resistance encountered during the tender offer, Microsoft announced Tuesday completely abandoned its intention to buy the Yahoo! The truth is that with so many charges by the shareholders of Yahoo! and the low price offered, it seemed from the start a business destined to fail.

Who should have been pleased with the withdrawal of Microsoft should have been so Google does not see take place one of the greatest threats that could have to face the short term and instead move to have a major competitor will have two competitors weaker (MSN Search and Yahoo!).

Source: Journal du Geek

Topics: Microsoft, Misc. Gadgets |