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Google acquires Digg before end of Aug 2008
Guru ( Score Rank: #44 based on predictions in the last 30 days ) Guru  |  was scored on 02-Sep-2008 (40 days ago)
According to reports by TechCrunch and numerous other reports based on that, Digg is currently in negotiation with Google to be acquired in the $200 million range. Whether this report is accurate or not, it makes a lot of sense for Google to acquire Digg because of its user traffic and brand name.
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Do you think Google will actually acquire Digg before the end of August 2008? As long as there is anything official announcement from Google or Digg of a confirmed acquisition, we will consider the answer as "yes".
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  1. Arthur Arthur 40 days ago
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    answered: [ * ] No, Digg remains independent
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    Digg remains independent. No news indicates any negotiation going on.
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  2. Arthur Arthur 46 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 100% ] No, Digg remains independent
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    it should be a big NO NO now.
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  3. MasterMind MasterMind 59 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 91% ] No, Digg remains independent
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    Haven't heard anything new about the Google's acquisition. I don't think it will happen.
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  4. goog goog 68 days ago
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    So, no more news or rumors or anything about Digg's possible acquisition?!
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  5. goog goog 75 days ago
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    Bad news for Digg. Looks like Google gives up the deal.
    http://www.networkworld.com/community...
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  6. goog goog 79 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 45% ] Yes, Digg acquired by Google
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    I disagree with iana. If Digg users dislike Microsoft so much, they would have left Digg already because of the current ad deal with Microsoft. I say Microsoft has as good a chance to acquire Digg as Google. The question is whether Digg will get acquired at all next month.

    From what I read so far, I think the chance is pretty high.
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  7. iana iana 79 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 64% ] No, Digg remains independent
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    imo, MS will work so hard to acquire it although the Digg community will not welcome MS at all.
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  8. Homer Homer 81 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 65% ] No, Digg remains independent
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    It is about time Digg gets acquired. It is a great company. But it is a bit slow in expanding itself. And it probably fits better with Google in the long run. And $200mil looks like a good number. The reason I think Digg has a higher chance to go independent is because this rumor is mainly from one single source. Until there is more information...
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  9. Guru Guru 81 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 46% ] No, Digg remains independent
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    Digg still has an ad deal with Microsoft. And I am sure they want to count Microsoft in the bidding game. So, it is still possible that Digg get acquired by Microsoft instead.
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