Analysts believe Yahoo will replace Google with its own search technology.
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In July, Yahoo acquired Overture for $1.6 billion. And in late 2002, Yahoo purchased search technology firm Inktomi.
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Industry watchers believe that Yahoo, which has used Google to power a large portion of its search results, is preparing to square off against Google in search technology this year.
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According to reports in October, Google is planning an initial public offering for March of 2004.
