Google has said it finds Microsoft's $44.6bn (£22.65bn) bid to buy rival Yahoo "troubling" and wants regulators to scrutinise the proposed deal. Microsoft made an unsolicited offer for Yahoo on Friday and Yahoo showed its consideration.Microsoft laywer Brad Smith and chief executive Steve Ballmer mentioned that the merger would create a healthy competition for Google.
Although Microsoft is the dominant force in personal computer operating software, a tie-up with Yahoo could help it repositioning itself with more applications moving online, analysts say.
"This is clearly Google's opening move in a complex game of chess that will encompass ordinary users, politicians, regulators and businessmen" - Darren Waters, technology editor, BBC News website.
I believe, the Yahoo's search engine would be the main constituent part for Microsoft along with its email, shopping and news portal to compete with google.
"We believe that the interests of Internet users come first - and should come first - as the merits of this proposed acquisition are examined and alternatives explored,' the Google statement said.
Yahoo has yet to accept the offer, but analysts have said it is too good for the struggling internet veteran to refuse and that US regulators are unlikely to find any grounds to stop it.
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I dont know much about Microsoft & Yahoo or Google but i am amazed to read that Yahoo & Microsoft after getting merged will just only create a competition for Google.
I dont know Google is that huge :O
well its a good move by Microsoft every newbies at Internet hit the first website which is www.yahoo.com :)
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