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Why MicroHoo Won't Kill Google

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(Newser) – Wondering what the Microsoft/Yahoo pact will mean for you, the tech-loving consumer? Probably not much, writes Todd Weiss for PC World. His reasons:

  • “I tried Bing, I played with Bing, I experienced Bing, but Bing, you’re no Google search,” Weiss opines. Even with Yahoo’s help, and even with its interesting features, Bing isn’t going to change the habits of the Google-loving masses.

  • Remember what happened when a couple of kids named Time Warner and AOL tied the knot? Lumbering Time Warner couldn't adapt to the changing market, and AOL got squished, Weiss reminds. “Bigger isn’t always better. I read that in a fortune cookie.”
  • Google is constantly rolling out innovative products that keep us interested. “I’m just not sure that Microsoft still has any of that kind of turn-on-a-dime mentality anymore.”

In this image provided by Microsoft Corp., a screen shot of the Bing search engine is shown.
In this image provided by Microsoft Corp., a screen shot of the Bing search engine is shown.   (AP Photo/Microsoft Corp.)
The websites of Bing, Microsoft and Yahoo are displayed on a computer monitor.
The websites of Bing, Microsoft and Yahoo are displayed on a computer monitor.   (Getty Images)
The websites of Bing and Yahoo are displayed on computer monitors.
The websites of Bing and Yahoo are displayed on computer monitors.   (Getty Images)
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I just don't see Microsoft and Yahoo, even with the new Bing search engine as its mascot, coming anywhere near Google with the kinds of innovations that make us all excited and Googly. - Todd Weiss

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peacenique
Jul 29, 09 12:52 PM CDT
I simply have no desire or use for more Microsoft. I Google, therefore, I am. (LOL sorry...bad, I know! I read that in a fortune cookie!) Reply
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psycada
Jul 29, 09 1:50 PM CDT
So far, bing maps seem to have worked better than google maps. Birds eye view is awesome as well. I still google for search though. Reply
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