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As the shape of the Internet continues to evolve, the key players on the Web seem to change with each passing quarter. Just a few years ago, MySpace.com was the realm of recluse teenagers posting their personal information in hopes of garnering some new online “friends.” Now, it is the recipient of a $900 million ...
As the shape of the Internet continues to evolve, the key players on the Web seem to change with each passing quarter. Just a few years ago, MySpace.com was the realm of recluse teenagers posting their personal information in hopes of garnering some new online "friends." Now, it is the recipient of a $900 million deal with Google.
Word is that Google beat out Microsoft to get this deal – surely causing a massive deja vu effect for Microsoft execs. Last December, Google stole a $1 billion contract with AOL away from Gates & Co.
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