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Now that USA Networks has dropped out of a merger deal with Lycos, analysts speculate whether the directory can fly solo in the midst of Net merger mania. "If a partner does not materialize in the near future, we believe Lycos could be potentially seen as a distressed property." - James Preissler, PaineWebber analyst

Going solo may not work for Lycos news analysis In the aftermath of the failed USA Networks-Lycos deal, analysts say the pressure is on Lycos to find another partner. USA Networks, Lycos scrap merger update USA Networks scraps its plans to buy Internet portal Lycos amid recent reports that shareholder opposition would derail the deal. Can Lycos compete without USA Networks? news analysis With media company USA Networks reportedly considering dropping its widely criticized bid for Lycos, what are the chances that the Internet portal will join the ranks of Yahoo and try to go the distance without merging with a television or cable company?