[dkokelley]

Google has already publicly stated that they do not want the acquisition to take place. Maybe they wouldn't wish a "fate worse than death" on even their competitors. Maybe Google is waiting for Yahoo to sink to the point where Google could afford it.

Brings a whole new perspective on the phrase "Do no evil," doesn't it?

[flashgordon]

I am not sure google would be interested in buying Yahoo the same way intel wouldnt be interested in AMD. Always good to have an underperforming competitor to avoid being labelled as a bully or a monopoly!