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Microsoft Meets With AOL to Explore Possible Deal

Software giant is seeking an alternative to Yahoo

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 16, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

(Newser) – Microsoft will sit down today with executives from Time Warner's AOL to explore a joint venture between the two companies, reports the Wall Street Journal. The software giant is looking for alternatives to its failed Yahoo buyout. Microsoft and Time Warner have been considering a...   Read full story »

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