Microsoft interested in taking over Google

Posted on Friday, October 31 2003 @ 23:58 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft has approached Google during the last two months to discuss partnership options, according to an article in the New York Times. But luckily Google has more than enough money and trust in itself to refuse Microsoft his offers :

The talks failed to get off the ground, with Google opting instead to press ahead with plans to float on the stock market, the newspaper reported.

A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment, saying the company would not confirm or deny "rumours."

Any attempt by Microsoft to forge an alliance with Google is likely to be interpreted as a sign that it regards the search engine as a growing competitive threat.

Source: BBC

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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