Microsoft officially withdrew its offer to acquire Yahoo on Saturday but only after it threw an additional US$5 billion on the table.
Microsoft on Saturday issued an ultimatum to Yahoo, giving the Internet search pioneer three weeks to enter formal merger negotiations and conclude a deal.
Examined using several different metrics, Microsoft's bid for Yahoo could create one of the world's largest Web companies.
In a move to add more grist to the mill, an attorney representing Yahoo shareholders brought forth more material to support a call for a speedy hearing date on the company's controversial employee severance plans, according to a letter sent on Wednesday morning to the judge overseeing the shareholders lawsuit.
After talks broke down on Saturday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent this letter to Yahoo chief Jerry Yang, signalling the end of the epic takeover attempt.
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Lawyer Eric Sinrod takes a closer look at claims by RTI on the search giant's use of Internet phone technology.
The search giant is on a hiring tear. In its most recent quarter, which ended Sept. 30, Google added 800 employees, bringing its global work force to 4,989. That's more than triple the total from just two years ago.
Web portal MSN is testing a new search service that touts faster, tidier results, in what is the latest development in a fast-moving contest to help people find what they're looking for online.
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