TT, the merger is for long-term you are right... and the sole purpose is to go get on with Google. Internet Ad monies is the buzzword here. I still do not believe in M&A. More not in M but yes on A. The way CSCO does or say the way Larry does for ORCL. Company culture and other facets play a big role in M&A. Look at Mercedes and Chrysler example. Not just that, quite a few right in front of us. Best~! -B ps if I get a chance, I shall scan and put one HBS case for Internet Browser war between Netscape and Internet Explorer. YOU will get an idea how tech world thinks. But on second thots, ethically speaking, I would refrain to make such documents public. If someone is interested, please send me a personal email.