Around the Web 6.13.08: Goodbye, Microsoft, Ron Paul. Hello, Google
-- The courtship between Yahoo and Microsoft is officially over. On the rebound, Yahoo signs a deal with rival Google. LAT
-- Adios, Ron. Supporters of Ron Paul, dear to some in the tech community, are up for grabs after the presidential candidate announced he was dropping out. Wired and the LAT discuss what's next for Paul.
-- MySpace TV gets an upgrade, says NewTeeVee. And a total site overhaul is on its way, says USA Today.
-- Steve Jobs is firmly ensconced as CEO of Apple. But Fake Steve Jobs landed a new job. Silicon Alley Insider
-- "Factory," a new cable show on guys network Spike, is hitting file-sharing services. The twist: Spike is putting it there. Bit Player
-- Still No. 1! Despite declining math and science skills, the U.S. still leads in research and development, according to Rand. Ars Technica
-- Universal Music Group says that it will fight the latest court ruling saying it is OK to resell promotional CDs, according to Digital Music News
-- The Onion spoofs the excitement around the sequel of the game World of Warcraft. Onion News Network
-- Only two shopping days 'till Father's Day. The tech bloggers at our sibling paper, the Chicago Tribune, have some last-minute gadget gift ideas. Eric 2.0
-- Michelle Quinn
Photo: Ron Paul and his wife Carol in a Houston rally Thursday. Credit: David J. Phillip / Associated Press
From my point of view, Yahoo never wanted the marriage with Microsoft because from the beginning knew under the Microsoft’s umbrella it loses its own identity and initiative. Really, I think is time to end this “melodrama”. The technology industry has an only real way to grow, with innovation. The “melodramas” are for the people who have nothing more to do.
Posted by: Domingo A. Trassens | June 13, 2008 at 09:25 AM
No need to say 'Goodbye" to Ron Paul. He's not going anywhere. And those in the know are already aware that the Revolution is just getting started. What rock have you been hiding behind?
Posted by: Brandy Blankenship | June 13, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Ron Paul is a freakin' lunatic. He deserves to be drawn and quartered. Good riddance.
Posted by: GOP Delegate | June 13, 2008 at 03:16 PM
GOP Delegate,
The Revolution has just begun. We will take over the GOP and help people like you become aware of the horrid direction our country and party are headed. We can be fiscal conservatives again, we truly can. Why won't you join us if you are truly committed to the the ideals of the GOP? We both know McCain is not. Can I say that you are against Obama as opposed to supporting McCain?
Peace
AKK
Posted by: AKK | June 13, 2008 at 03:38 PM
When the voters realize that John Hagee McCain is following the same antichrist system of government Bush has thrown money from our treasure, Blood from our sons and daughters to protect and defend they may wake up to serve the God of our Fathers and share respect for the constitution he swore to defend.
Posted by: ron moss | June 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM