Interesting article (arent they all?) about the "ten worst internet acquisitions ever". These articles pop up from time to time, and the tone is akin to a bunch of kids standing in a circle laughing at the new kid who fell over and broke their nose. However, they open up the great debate as to how these decisions were made in the first place. At the end of the day, it has to be about corporate and strategic fit, and not about strategic first mover speculation. To contrast this rogues gallery, have a look at this posting, discussing the reasons behind Tucows purchase of Kiko. A problem, needing a solution, that someone else had already built but lacked a stand alone business model.
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