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Microsoft pokes Facebook
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| Microsoft gauged Facebook's interest in a possible acquisition after the
| software giant's failed takeover attempt of Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal
| reported.
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| The newspaper reported on its website that Microsoft's bankers put out subtle
| signals to Facebook, the social networking website, to see if it would be
| open to a full acquisition.
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http://www.smh.com.au/news/biztech/microsoft-pokes-facebook/2008/05/08/1210131128764.html
More lack of direction and possible waste of cash. They have already lost
$30,000,000,000 is value after the bid for Yahoo.
Days ago:
Is Microsoft Aura Fading?
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| Yesterday's early relief rally reversed, and Microsoft's value has now fallen
| by more than $30 billion since it unveiled its bid for Yahoo on February 1.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121004447596669953.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Recent:
Microsoft stock drops amid slumping sales
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| Microsoft Corp., whose Windows software dominates the personal-computer
| market, fell 6.2 percent Fridayin Nasdaq trading after sales slumped, casting
| doubt on whether PC demand can hold up in a slowing economy. The software
| maker reported a 24 percent drop in sales of Windows last quarter and
| forecast earnings that may miss analysts' estimates.
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| [...]
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| "The risk is that Linux gets a foothold and then affects their long-term
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| revenue significantly."
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http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_9061263
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