Microsoft is trying to acquire Yahoo for $44.6 billion to increase their competitiveness in the Internet consumer market. Read more here.
Amazon.com is purchasing an online audiobook seller for $300 million, in an attempt to increase their presence in the digital download market. Get the full story here.
The following are articles that I enjoyed and/or thought were of particular value. I became extremely backlogged with posting this week so the list will be quite long. I'm only going to post titles with the links so pick and choose as you like:
Want a Good Digital Distribution Deal? Get a Good Lawyer
Norovirus: Q&A
Wikimedia Foundation
Top 25 Web 2.0 Apps for Money, Finance, and Investment
What to do if you're laid off in 2008 recession
Organize Your Money in 2008 with Wesabe
eMusic
Amie Street
How to figure people out - Machiavelli Psychology
How to Find Work That You Love - A Logical Guide
Advice for Setting up a Home Office - Group Interview
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
Who gives better search results?
Get Rich Slowly
The Finance Buff
About Cory Doctorow
