Microsoft Needs Live Search On Facebook

Shelling out $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in Facebook may be Microsoft's way of keeping Google away from the social networking site, but the deal may not be worth the money unless Microsft can get Live Search into the service.

Microsoft Needs Live Search On Facebook In the days when hoops legend Michael Jordan dominated the NBA as part of the Bulls, he essentially had the power to be paid whatever he asked to be paid. It took longer to get him to ask for a number than it did for ownership to write the check. We see Microsoft having a similar relationship, through their recent negotiations. Microsoft has plenty of cash. $240 million is a big number, but to a Microsoft, it's virtually just another number on a spreadsheet.

It could be a bargain, if they can do what

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