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Article Source: ForbesAccording to a Merill Lynch analyst, a Microsoft/Yahoo merger would give the new company a 41% market share of internet searches, compared to Google's 44%.
Considering Google's recent encroachment into Microsoft's territory with Google Spreadsheets and a partnership with Adobe, this may be the best strategy for Microsoft, says the analyst, Justin Post.
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However, we all know how well the HP-Compaq merger boosted their market share against Dell's. Many people currently using Yahoo's services might feel betrayed by the buyout, and turn to Google instead. It looks to me like this is a good idea not for Microsoft, but for Google.
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