The news of Yahoo buying Stata Labs, the makers of Bloomba, is very interesting indeed. It certainly seems like they’re buying their technology expertise in an attempt to “get with” Google’s GMail and their desktop toolbar. Here’s the news:
Dear Stata Labs
Customer,We thank you for your support of Bloomba and SAproxy Pro
and want to share some exciting news. As of today, we are now part of the
Yahoo! family through Yahoo!’s acquisition of Stata Labs. This
acquisition will provide Yahoo! with exceptional technological expertise
and strategic assets. We are thrilled to join Yahoo!’s
industry-leading team of technical experts.We intend to continue
supporting Stata Labs’ existing customers for one year from the date of
product purchase. Again, we thank you for your support and encourage you
to review the Frequently Asked Questions.Sincerely,
The Stata Labs Team
Frequently Asked
QuestionsWhy did Yahoo! acquire Stata Labs?
This acquisition will provide Yahoo! with exceptional technological
expertise and strategic assets.What does Yahoo! plan to do with the technology as a result of
the acquisition?
At this time we do not have any
announcements about the ongoing plans for the technology or the specifics
of the transaction.I just purchased Bloomba or SAproxy
Pro. Can I get a refund?
Customers who purchased Bloomba
or SAproxy Pro within the last thirty days are eligible for a full refund.
To receive a refund please email support@statalabs.com by November
21, 2004.Will I still receive support on Bloomba or
SAproxy Pro?
Yes, current customers of Bloomba and SAproxy
Pro will continue to receive one year of standard online support from the
date of product purchase. For online support please visit: http://www.statalabs.com/support.Do
you still offer Premium Support?
Premium Support is no
longer available for Bloomba or SAproxy Pro customers. Standard email and
website support is available for one year from date of purchase. Customers
who purchased Premium Support will be issued a full refund. To receive a
refund please email support@statalabs.com by November
21, 2004.Will there be upgrades available for Bloomba or
SAproxy Pro?
At this time, there are no plans to offer
upgrades for Bloomba or SAproxy Pro.Can I still use my
current copy of Bloomba or SAproxy Pro?You can continue
to use your current version of Bloomba and SAproxy Pro as long as you
wish. Standard email and website support for both products is available
for one year from your product purchase date.Will Yahoo!
sell Bloomba or SAproxy Pro?
At this time there are no
plans for Yahoo! to sell Bloomba or SAproxy Pro.Where
can I purchase Bloomba or SAproxy Pro?
Bloomba and SAproxy
Pro are no longer available for purchase.Can resellers
continue to sell Bloomba or SAproxy Pro?
Stata Labs
products are no longer available for sale through resellers.Who can I contact if I have more questions?
For product questions please contact support@statalabs.com. For press
inquiries please contact mosako@yahoo-inc.com.