Comments on: Yahoo Acquires XoopIt, But Why?

By: Nuria

Nuria — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:56:55 +0000

Interesting post. Maybe is that Yahoo is trying to catch up rapidly with Google (Google Wave). Insteadof developing its own technology, just acquire existent technology…
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By: Buddy Scalera

Buddy Scalera — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:39:18 +0000

Interesting that there’s no mention of Flickr in any of this discussion. Yahoo, of course, owns Flickr, but they are not referenced at all in any of the official announcements.

By: bijan marashi

bijan marashi — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:40:48 +0000

Hi there – this is Bijan, one of the co-founders of Xoopit. Xoopit is an application platform and content indexing technology with embedded apps in various environments. We have a stellar MyPhotos application for Open Mail and experience for other systems. We look forward to extending their platform and evolving their mail experience. We have a very clear, big mission inside the Ymail team and are ready to deliver.

By: Gage Tree

Gage Tree — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:23:25 +0000

Xoopit’s focus and development was entirely Google centered. Seems more an unwise decision on Xoopit’s part to jump at the first bid or offer. Regardless, does anyonehaveemail@yahoo.com?

Yahoos move is unsurprising, “oh, Xoopit is developing for Google, we want it… cuz Google might like it… “*crouch in corner wishing they were like Google.

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:30:55 +0000

I agree, very interesting move from Yahoo. I wonder what they plan on doing with it.

By: Lohith

Lohith — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:42:38 +0000

This looks odd, how come Yahoo can spend that much money.

By: Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:05:19 +0000

Interesting move by Yahoo – it seems that they will do anything to try and up their ratings, even spending money on applications that may turn out to be unwise. Their figures actually appear to be on the up, based on some articles from yesterday discussing their profits for the second quarter, but analysts still don’t seem enthusiastic for the future.