Posted AT 1:57 PM EDT on 07/05/08
Microsoft eyeing Facebook: report
SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. gauged Facebook's interest in a possible acquisition after the software giant's failed takeover attempt of Yahoo Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
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.
The talks were first reported by website
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