Microsoft vs Google vs Yahoo

Microsoft must be a bit worried about it's future when it come to it's internet business as they have tried to buyout Yahoo's search engine in a bid to catch up to the ever growing Google. With search engine market share being estimated at Microsoft 13%, Yahoo 28%, and Google with 43% of the market cornered, Microsoft has a bit of catching up to do. Microsoft is well known for removing it's competitors by simply buying them out but this time Yahoo has stood firm and Google has incredibly deep pockets, a large market share and is continuing to develop more products and services, which means Microsoft might have to do the hard yards themselves in this race to the top.

With Google, Microsoft and Yahoo also pushing to have their own email, messaging and browser products embedded into mobile devices as well as introducing desktop search software it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Prepare for 3-way battle as Yahoo shuns Microsoft
"Now that Yahoo CEO Terry Semel has put paid to the rumors that Microsoft was looking to acquire its search business, three things are clear. One is that Microsoft felt a need to ramp up its search business fast. Secondly, the next couple of years are going to bear witness to a three-way battle royale for internet dominance. Thirdly, Google has Microsoft scared to death".
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