Tech Talk: Questions for Microsoft and Google
Thursday, July 17, 2008 TECH TOOLS. TECH TOYS. TECH LEADERS.
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In this edition of Tech Talk, NBR's techonology maven Scott Gurvey sets his sights on Microsoft and Google. Both firms released earnings today, but the focus remains on the firms' futures. He says the tech giants have to answer some tough questions about how they are going to maintain their dominance going forward.
The Questions
| QUESTIONS FOR MICROSOFT |
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What's with Yahoo!? |
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What's next for Windows? |
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| QUESTIONS FOR GOOGLE |
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What can you do besides search? |
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How far will you go to stop Microsoft from buying Yahoo!? |
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External Links/Articles*
- Google
This links to a February 2, 3008 press release issued by Google titled, "Google's Statement on Microsoft's Bid for Yahoo." - Microsoft
This links to a July 14, 2008 press release issued by Microsoft titled, "Microsoft Sets the Record Straight." The release addresses a statement issued by Yahoo! regarding discussions involving Yahoo!, Microsoft, and investor activist Carl Icahn. - PC Magazine
PC Magazine editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff is interviewed in Scott Gurvey's report. This links to a May 4, 2007 column Ulanoff authored in the magazine. The column is titled, "Microsoft and Yahoo Need Each Other." - Yahoo!
This links to a July 12, 2008 press release issued by Yahoo! titled, "Yahoo! Rejects Microsoft/Icahn Search and Restructuring Proposal."
*Clicking these external links will take you off the NBR web site on PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
