Microsoft and Time Warner have been in talks to discuss a possible partnership between MSN and AOL. The exact shape of the partnership is yet to be determined.
The most elaborate proposal being discussed would involve combining America Online with the MSN Internet portal and dial-up Internet business, creating the world’s largest Internet company. The venture’s Web search would be provided by Microsoft. That combination would be a significant blow to Google, which provides the Web search on AOL’s services. This year, 11 percent of Google revenue came from advertising it placed on AOL sites.
Talk about a scary future!
Source: NY Times
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