Tuesday, June 8, 2010

AOL could be acquired by Microsoft

For several years, the rumor of the sale of AOL portal back periodically. Currently, Microsoft would be advanced into contact with the company. According to the site Businessinsider.com, Tim Armstrong, formerly of Google and current CEO of AOL, is in advanced talks with Microsoft to buy the site.

AOL is currently in negotiations now for its future search engine, which could lead the discussion further, as that of the redemption of the portal.

Tim Armstrong, for his part, says he does not negotiate that the "search engine" portal with several players including Google and Bing. It is certain that the side "search".

The acquisition of AOL would also allow Microsoft to increase market share Bing significantly, particularly in the United States. But the financial situation of AOL, lackluster in 2010, could think Micosoft.

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