AOL could be free for a Google buy

dutter · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2006, 06:21 AM

Time Warner will likely divest itself of AOL, and the company will be a prime acquisition target if that happens. Google could end up paying or even over-paying to purchase AOL for the traffic, as well as the desire to keep it out of Microsoft's hands.

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Surendran · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2006, 01:47 PM

I read somewhere Aol's servers are powered by google.

dutter · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 06:28 AM

Google powers AOL's search results and advertising.

netndx · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 11:30 AM

Microsoft is a better fit for the AOL userbase.

If Google bought AOL it would be to block MS, but a strategy like that could be risky on multiple fronts.

I am not sure Google is up for the challenge.

greeneagle · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2006, 12:08 AM

Google exercises every opportunity to keep it's nose legally clean from any monopolistic charges. They are way out front now and both being publicly held... I wouldn't give it much of a chance passing regulatory boards.

IMO - MSN or Yahoo could offer less and have a better chance of closing the deal.

Ken