The $10 billion fight for Facebook
Microsoft is reportedly in negotiations for a minority stake in social networking service Facebook. But why, and what are the ramifications likely to be for the industry and for users?
By
Simon Brew
published
in Features
IT PRO
Boom and bust
Fast, but rash?
Weakness
Position of strength
Keeping quiet
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