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Yahoo! is a prominent internet^[2] portal that was established in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo. The company experienced significant growth and evolution over the years, which was marked by a series of acquisitions, partnerships, leadership changes, and various instances of rebranding. Yahoo! was initially known for its search engine^[1] and web directory and later expanded its services to include email^[3], news, and other online services. Despite facing challenges such as data breaches and financial losses, Yahoo! has remained a significant player in the online world. The company was acquired by Verizon in 2016 and later by Apollo Global Management in 2021, which led to further changes in its corporate identity.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ search engine. A search engine is a vital tool that functions as part of a distributed computing system. It's a software system that responds to user queries by providing a list of hyperlinks, summaries, and images. It utilizes a complex indexing system, which is continuously updated by web crawlers that mine data from web servers. Some content, however, remains inaccessible to these crawlers. The speed and efficiency of a search engine are highly dependent on its indexing system. Users interact with search engines via a web browser or app, inputting queries and receiving suggestions as they type. The results may be filtered to specific types, and the system can be accessed on various devices. This tool is significant as it allows users to navigate the vast web, find relevant content, and efficiently retrieve information.

2. ↑ internet. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols, primarily the TCP/IP, to link devices worldwide. Originating from the term 'internetted' used in 1849, the term 'Internet' was later used by the US War Department in 1945. Its development began with computer scientists creating time-sharing systems in the 1960s and further progressed with the establishment of ARPANET in 1969. The Internet is self-governed, without a central authority, and its principal name spaces are administered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It has significantly transformed traditional communication media and has grown exponentially over the years, with internet users increasing 20% to 50% annually. In 2019, over half of the world population used the Internet. The Internet protocol suite, which includes TCP/IP and four conceptual layers, guides internet packets to their destinations. Essential services like email and Internet telephony operate on the Internet. The World Wide Web, a global collection of interconnected documents, is a key component of the Internet.

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Yahoo! (Wikipedia)

Yahoo! (/ˈjɑːhuː/, styled yahoo! in its logo) is an American web services provider. It is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and operated by the namesake company Yahoo! Inc., which is 90% owned by investment funds managed by Apollo Global Management and 10% by Verizon Communications.

Yahoo!
Logo used since 2019
Type of business	Subsidiary
Type of site	Web portal and online services
Founded	January 1994; 30 years ago (1994-01)
Headquarters	Sunnyvale, California , United States
Area served	Worldwide
Owners	Apollo Global Management (90%) Verizon Communications (10%)
Founder(s)	Jerry Yang David Filo
Products	List of products
Revenue	$7.4 billion (2020)
Employees	8,600 (2017)
Parent	Yahoo! Inc. (1995–2017, 2021–present) Verizon Communications (2017–2021)
URL	www.yahoo.com
Advertising	Yahoo! Ad Tech
Registration	Optional
Current status	Active

It provides a web portal, search engine Yahoo Search, and related services, including My Yahoo!, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports and its advertising platform, Yahoo! Native.

Yahoo was established by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was one of the pioneers of the early Internet era in the 1990s. However, its use declined in the late 2000s as some of its services were discontinued, and it lost market share to Facebook and Google.

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