Antitrust Issues Surround Microsoft-Yahoo! Deal ; If Microsoft Didn't Dominate Operating Software, It Would Still Be Worrisome.

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Even if all Microsoft Corp. wants to do with its takeover bid for Yahoo! is to combine its online advertising vehicle with a similar product to take on the industry leader, that's reason for antitrust regulators to worry. In fact, the concerns go even deeper.

Software producer Microsoft has the third position in the business of supplying a "home base" for Internet users - that is, a place to access search, e-mail and social networking services, among other features. Its MSN network trails both No. 2 Yahoo! and industry leader Google.

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Antitrust Issues Surround Microsoft-Yahoo! Deal ; If Microsoft Didn't Dominate Operating Software, It Would Still Be Worrisome.

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