Comments on: Will The Microsoft Hammer Fall This Week? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:57 -0800 hourly 1 By: Trust Analysts Blindly - Lose Money : The Drama 2.0 Show http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2272887 Trust Analysts Blindly - Lose Money : The Drama 2.0 Show Tue, 06 May 2008 05:48:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2272887 [...] April 25, he upped the total probability that Microsoft would acquire Yahoo to [...] [...] April 25, he upped the total probability that Microsoft would acquire Yahoo to [...]

]]> By: Microsoft/Yahoo: No Deal Today, Markets Look For Announcement Early Monday http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2258394 Microsoft/Yahoo: No Deal Today, Markets Look For Announcement Early Monday Sat, 03 May 2008 23:34:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2258394 [...] deal with Google in the event Microsoft walks away or goes hostile. The threat is very real, and some experts say that regulatory approval of such a deal would not be as difficult as some have [...] [...] deal with Google in the event Microsoft walks away or goes hostile. The threat is very real, and some experts say that regulatory approval of such a deal would not be as difficult as some have [...]

]]> By: Microsoft/Yahoo: Markets Look For Announcement Early Monday http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2254047 Microsoft/Yahoo: Markets Look For Announcement Early Monday Sat, 03 May 2008 05:58:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2254047 [...] deal with Google in the event Microsoft walks away or goes hostile. The threat is very real, and some experts say that regulatory approval of such a deal would not be as difficult as some have speculated. [...] [...] deal with Google in the event Microsoft walks away or goes hostile. The threat is very real, and some experts say that regulatory approval of such a deal would not be as difficult as some have speculated. [...]

]]> By: TalkCrunch » Blog Archive » Interview With Citi Analyst Mark Mahaney On Yahoo/Microsoft/Google http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2247275 TalkCrunch » Blog Archive » Interview With Citi Analyst Mark Mahaney On Yahoo/Microsoft/Google Fri, 02 May 2008 03:22:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2247275 [...] of the expiration of the Microsoft deadline for Yahoo action on the bid, Mahaney made a new set of predictions: 45% chance of a merger at a price somewhat higher than the initial bid, a 40% chance that [...] [...] of the expiration of the Microsoft deadline for Yahoo action on the bid, Mahaney made a new set of predictions: 45% chance of a merger at a price somewhat higher than the initial bid, a 40% chance that [...]

]]> By: Ready To Rumble: Here’s Who Microsoft Will Bring To a Hostile Fight Over Yahoo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2234480 Ready To Rumble: Here’s Who Microsoft Will Bring To a Hostile Fight Over Yahoo Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:09:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2234480 [...] does not like to be rushed. Everyone is waiting for its next move, now that the deadline it set for Yahoo to accept its takeover bid expired last Saturday. And [...] [...] does not like to be rushed. Everyone is waiting for its next move, now that the deadline it set for Yahoo to accept its takeover bid expired last Saturday. And [...]

]]> By: Miles (SEM iCluck) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2234065 Miles (SEM iCluck) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:57:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2234065 MSFT will go hostile on them and I also believe that Google will have really no match in the search marketing space - they'll still own the largest amount and i'm sure people will turn to Google more and more - especially with word of mouth - if they want the Yahoo! users, they need to provide content like Yahoo, if they want the MSN users - they just need faster adoption of their properties like MSN hotmail, messenger, etc. Microsoft WILL own Yahoo! but I think that Google will beat them down fast MSFT will go hostile on them and I also believe that Google will have really no match in the search marketing space – they’ll still own the largest amount and i’m sure people will turn to Google more and more – especially with word of mouth – if they want the Yahoo! users, they need to provide content like Yahoo, if they want the MSN users – they just need faster adoption of their properties like MSN hotmail, messenger, etc.

Microsoft WILL own Yahoo! but I think that Google will beat them down fast

]]> By: Interview With Citi Analyst Mark Mahaney On Yahoo/Microsoft/Google http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2232146 Interview With Citi Analyst Mark Mahaney On Yahoo/Microsoft/Google Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:24:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2232146 [...] of the expiration of the Microsoft deadline for Yahoo action on the bid, Mahaney made a new set of predictions: 45% chance of a merger at a price somewhat higher than the initial bid, a 40% chance that [...] [...] of the expiration of the Microsoft deadline for Yahoo action on the bid, Mahaney made a new set of predictions: 45% chance of a merger at a price somewhat higher than the initial bid, a 40% chance that [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » マイクロソフトが今週いよいよ鉄槌を下す？ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2230525 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » マイクロソフトが今週いよいよ鉄槌を下す？ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:43:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2230525 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: ANurag http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2230304 ANurag Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:54:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2230304 How can someone come up with the percentages mentioned by Mark Mahaney will always remain a mystery to me. Its similar to saying, GOOG will hit $600 by end of year 2009.... heh.... How can someone come up with the percentages mentioned by Mark Mahaney will always remain a mystery to me. Its similar to saying, GOOG will hit $600 by end of year 2009…. heh….

]]> By: Brig http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229958 Brig Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:51:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229958 Yes I think MSFT will make it happen -- they need to, to compete with Google. Yes I think MSFT will make it happen — they need to, to compete with Google.

]]> By: Wes http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229776 Wes Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229776 I actually think that in the end MS will get the deal. Unless Yahoo! dramatically goes in another direction like the Google way. I actually think that in the end MS will get the deal. Unless Yahoo! dramatically goes in another direction like the Google way.

]]> By: Tony http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229736 Tony Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:09:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229736 I dont think Microsoft will get it done, we'll see I dont think Microsoft will get it done, we’ll see

]]> By: Jigar Shah http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229734 Jigar Shah Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:08:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229734 I am worried about Internet overall. if MS gets in what will happen to yahoo services ? Will MS remove services that are redundant ? Will it merge them ?(This is more or less impossible both are on different platforms) Will MS support Yahoo Open Strategy (No for sure)? Overall it will kill yahoo's remaining innovative part I am worried about Internet overall. if MS gets in what will happen to yahoo services ? Will MS remove services that are redundant ? Will it merge them ?(This is more or less impossible both are on different platforms) Will MS support Yahoo Open Strategy (No for sure)?

Overall it will kill yahoo’s remaining innovative part

]]> By: shafqat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229730 shafqat Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:07:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229730 How real are these supposed regulatory restrictions or hurdles. I've seen a lot of mention, but just wondering what exactly the problems would be. Is it just the size of the combined search capabilities? Either way, its not monopolistic given Google. Or do most people think these are all non-issues but just going to require paperwork and adminstrative wranling? How real are these supposed regulatory restrictions or hurdles. I’ve seen a lot of mention, but just wondering what exactly the problems would be. Is it just the size of the combined search capabilities? Either way, its not monopolistic given Google. Or do most people think these are all non-issues but just going to require paperwork and adminstrative wranling?

]]> By: Nick Berg http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229697 Nick Berg Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:55:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229697 @Judo: LOL... obviously math isn't one of your strong suits. http://www.google.com/search?q=45+%2B+40+%2B+10 @Judo:

LOL… obviously math isn’t one of your strong suits. http://www.goog...5+%2B+40+%2B+10

]]> By: laloj http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229692 laloj Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:53:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229692 http://www.tech-exposed.com MS has gotta make this deal happen. Google is lurking in the wings to either to raise up the price to weaken Microsoft or actually buy yahoo. Either way it spells trouble. http://www.tech-exposed.com

MS has gotta make this deal happen. Google is lurking in the wings to either to raise up the price to weaken Microsoft or actually buy yahoo. Either way it spells trouble.

]]> By: Siva | Tradecommodityoptions.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229651 Siva | Tradecommodityoptions.com Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:36:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229651 I think Microsoft will have no choice but raise thier offer price, Later yahoo share holders will approve and Microsoft will aquire with lot of regulatory hurdles. Partnering with Google for now is like small resistance from Yahoo management not to go with Microsoft. This is very interesting as Microsoft reported decline in revenues where as Google and yahoo are flying with increase in earnings. I think Microsoft will have no choice but raise thier offer price, Later yahoo share holders will approve and Microsoft will aquire with lot of regulatory hurdles.

Partnering with Google for now is like small resistance from Yahoo management not to go with Microsoft. This is very interesting as Microsoft reported decline in revenues where as Google and yahoo are flying with increase in earnings.

]]> By: saud http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229649 saud Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:35:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229649 If Microsoft failed to acquire yahoo, what the alternative opportunity for Microsoft? If Microsoft failed to acquire yahoo,

what the alternative opportunity for Microsoft?

]]> By: Charles http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229618 Charles Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:12:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229618 90% for a deal here, 40% or less there (Blodget on SAI), what a gap! 90% for a deal here, 40% or less there (Blodget on SAI), what a gap!

]]> By: Darren Lee http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229597 Darren Lee Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:01:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229597 Looking at how this deal is playing out, it certainly looks like Microsoft is becoming a puppet master that likes to tease. On the other hand, this whole deal makes Yahoo look really bad. Perhaps they should widen and explore more options. Forget about plan B or plan C, but come out with a team that generates at least a dozen alternatives. My personal opinion - a company that is desperate waiting to merge but with the other company teasing too much - And yet still being so patient/understanding?! It's gonna affect some "self-respect", dignity and etc. Looking at how this deal is playing out, it certainly looks like Microsoft is becoming a puppet master that likes to tease.

On the other hand, this whole deal makes Yahoo look really bad. Perhaps they should widen and explore more options. Forget about plan B or plan C, but come out with a team that generates at least a dozen alternatives.

My personal opinion – a company that is desperate waiting to merge but with the other company teasing too much – And yet still being so patient/understanding?! It’s gonna affect some “self-respect”, dignity and etc.

]]> By: Judo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229596 Judo Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:00:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229596 45% chance of a deal, 40% chance of MS going hostile and 10% MS walks away.... Adds up to 105% 45% chance of a deal, 40% chance of MS going hostile and 10% MS walks away….
Adds up to 105%

]]> By: Imajr http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229588 Imajr Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:55:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229588 I'm beginning to think it wouldn't matter much for MS if they did get Yahoo or not. I just signed up for Yahoo's version of AdWords and can see one reason they have trouble keeping up with Google. Google makes it so easy to advertise - and to monetize - it's frustrating to work with other ad networks. MSN advertising is not much better than Yahoo. Why can't Yahoo embrace the small web publisher in the way Google can with their content network? I’m beginning to think it wouldn’t matter much for MS if they did get Yahoo or not. I just signed up for Yahoo’s version of AdWords and can see one reason they have trouble keeping up with Google. Google makes it so easy to advertise – and to monetize – it’s frustrating to work with other ad networks. MSN advertising is not much better than Yahoo. Why can’t Yahoo embrace the small web publisher in the way Google can with their content network?

]]> By: Siddharth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/comment-page-1/#comment-2229584 Siddharth Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:53:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/28/will-the-microsoft-hammer-fall-this-week/#comment-2229584 Microsoft can start an IP war against Yahoo! They can block access to its sites and services through their network. I don’t think there is something more they can do in this matter!! :-D Microsoft can start an IP war against Yahoo! They can block access to its sites and services through their network. I don’t think there is something more they can do in this matter!! :-D

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