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Re:Ask HN: If you knew this was a bubble, what would you do ... by pestaa on Tuesday February 15, 2011 @11:46AM (#2221937)
I'd be really interested why you highlighted Bing. Its services, especially the maps, seem to have potential.
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Re:Ask HN: If you knew this was a bubble, what would you do ... by nostrademons on Tuesday February 15, 2011 @08:38PM (#2224459)
I highlighted it because of Bing Cashback, which is exactly the sort of money-losing stunt that dot-com businesses pulled at the height of the boom to gain market share.

Microsoft, at least, has the cash that they can afford to blow a few hundred million for nothing, and the smarts to discontinue the program when it's obvious it doesn't work.

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