Marc <3 I, but here's an even more obvious reason: it looks like MSFT wants to use YHOO's infrastructure to launch its own cloud computing platform (that doesn

Marc <3 I, but here's an even more obvious reason: it looks like MSFT wants to use YHOO's infrastructure to launch its own cloud computing platform (that doesn't suck). That means more competition for AWS and GAE, and that would be a massive net positive for startups that want to lower their fixed operating costs and consequently increase their freedom to dip their toes in risky waters. (JMHO, as always)