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Microsoft-Yahoo combo could mean one fewer exit for upstarts

In the world of Internet investing, there are generally two get-rich exit strategies: acquisition or initial public offering. Read more »

Microsoft makes $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo

Microsoft went public on Friday with a US$44.6 billion cash-and-stock bid to acquire Yahoo. Read more »

Microsoft buys UK mapping service

Microsoft has announced that has scooped up Multimap, a United Kingdom-based mapping service. Read more »

EU extends review of Google/DoubleClick merger

European Commission's decision to take a deeper look at the proposed merger potentially puts the deal at risk. Read more »

Ballmer: Google is leader in advertising

Microsoft's chief executive officer, Steve Ballmer, has said that the software giant has a long way to go to compete with Google when it comes to search and advertising. Read more »

Microsoft deploys anti-Google lobbyists

It's official: Microsoft is deploying lobbyists to oppose Google's proposed purchase of DoubleClick, which it claims raise "serious competitive issues" in the online-ad space. Read more »

Microsoft swallows aQuantive

Microsoft is set to challenge Google in the online ad world with the sealing of its US$6 billion takeover of Internet advertising firm aQuantive. Read more »

Microsoft answers Google's call on desktop search

Microsoft will make modifications to Windows Vista's search feature in service pack one to appease competition concerns from Google, as well as head off further antitrust battles with US regulators. Read more »

Microsoft to buy Aquantive for US$6 billion

In a bid to boost its presence in advertising, Microsoft said Friday that it will pay US$6 billion to acquire Aquantive, a digital marketing and services company. Read more »

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Build upon SQL's built-in statistical functions

In this tip we define statistical terms and functions in SQL then demonstrate how you can benefit from using SQL's built-in statistical functions. Read more »

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    Google launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »

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