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The link is dead but have read a few articles and commentary on it. I think that Microsoft is not only buying "product" but Yahoo!'s talent pool (eg. I am pretty impressed with the new Yahoo! mail). I remember that was one of the main reasons why Microsoft bought Groove. I agree with ekanes that you may see a few people leaves after the acquisition to start their ventures. Tech nowadays is so fluid and dynamic that new ideas and ventures will always flourish.