Microsoft to Buy Google?!!?

[DrWho]

http://www.fool.com/news/take/2003/take031031.htm



Microsoft to Buy Google?

The New York Times reported this morning that software king Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and search giant Google have been exploring the idea of a partnership -- or even a merger.

Such a deal makes sense, especially for Microsoft. It's been wanting to grab a slice of the lucrative search business that captures advertising dollars on a pay-per-click basis. It could jump into the market on its own, or just go with the existing marquee name. Google, along with Yahoo!-owned rival Overture (Nasdaq: YHOO), dominates the pay-per-click market.

The Times article, citing unnamed company executives, says Google probably prefers to pass on the deal for now, figuring an initial public offering makes more sense. The company does have to keep one thing in mind, however: What would happen to the value of its IPO if Microsoft announced intentions of entering the market in a big way?

In the meantime, consider what might happen if the deal does go through.

Top 10 Implications of Microsoft Buying Google
10. Free worm with every search.

9. Google renamed "Microoosoooft."

8. Google becomes default search engine on all computers; attempts to use Yahoo! causes PCs to emit a pungent odor.

7. The search choices on Google will change from "Web," "Images," "Groups," "Directory," and "News" to "Web," "Shop Microsoft," "Buy From Microsoft Because You Have No Choice," and "Steve Ballmer Dancing."

6. Google Image Search will not show Microsoft's dark side.

5. All searches on the term "Steve Jobs" will return bios on Art Garfunkel, Ike Turner, Burt Ward (a.k.a. Robin), and other second fiddles.

4. Long speeches from Bill Gates about how "Smart Appliances" will allow owners to use Google to search for what's in their fridge. When pressed, Gates admits such appliances are only available in his mansion, and that he's never actually seen his refrigerator.

3. Microsoft uses Google technology to search for weapons of monopolistic destruction.

2. All searches on the term "Larry Ellison" will produce lists of garbage-collection websites.

1. "Bill Gates is richer than Warren Buffett" subliminally inserted into all search results.

 

[Elefekt]

Microoosoooft=PLEASE NO

I would rather it just stay with the current owner. Merging I think would make Mr. Gates an even more powerful guy (if thats possible).

 

[Fusionhost]

If they do they will have adverts and stuff on their for microsoft goods.

 

[redhippo]

bad news man :o

 

[Webtwink]

i don't think the google will be sold to microsoft.

 

[Chris Matthers]

Same,

 

[DomainOgre]

If they did, what would that do to Adsense?

 

[Elefekt]

Originally posted by DomainOgre
If they did, what would that do to Adsense?

I dont think it would have much effect except if they take it away all together.

 

[Artico]

That would probably change the whole scenerio in which we search. Google wouldn't be used as mmuch and more would flee to Yahoo or another search engine.

 

[cerebus]

What you see on most searches with Yahoo, is google results.

 

[kohashi]

It says this is unlikely in the article itself. Such speculations are just a bother. It names no names, there is no real proof. Sorry, I dont buy it.

 

[Fusionhost]

Google search's all the other search engines.

 

[cerebus]

Originally posted by hilljd00
Google search's all the other search engines.

If the spiders run across an URL to a search engine which holds a query string (that it would have read with an equally important site which was not a search engine) with a search, yes, it does. The SERP it went to will get the same treatment as a static page from mylittledomain.com.

That google would actively search other SEs though, I find highly unlikely.

 

[redhippo]

Originally posted by DomainOgre
If they did, what would that do to Adsense?

it might become senselessAds:lol:

 

[Artico]

Any up-dates!? :tu: :yell:

 

[cerebus]

Google has rejected the Microsoft bid, according to NY Times among others.

The bid from MS came when it became public that Google was investigating the value of google with various investment banks. The reason for this is said to be that they are going to sell public shares, in a relatively short future.

 

[Elefekt]

Originally posted by cerebus
Google has rejected the Microsoft bid, according to NY Times among others.

The bid from MS came when it became public that Google was investigating the value of google with various investment banks. The reason for this is said to be that they are going to sell public shares, in a relatively short future.

Alright!!!

 

[Dave_Z]

Whew, that's a close one! :kickass:

What's the similarity between Microsoft buying Google and VeriSign implementing SiteFinder? Both will make advertising dollars for both.

What's another similarity between the 2 mentioned above? Both are out! :hehe:

 

[phrone]

lol. hense the URL. www.FOOL.com :p