The WSJ is reporting that Microsoft bankers have contacted Facebook about possibly buying the company -- but it's not clear what's behind the report.
The Redmond, Wash software giant acquired a 1.6 percent stake in the social networking site last year. Following its failed talks with Yahoo this week, such a deal with Facebook is possible. But is it plausible?
It's no secret that Microsoft could use a social networking site , as much as it needs paid search.
From my filter, the "news" could also be a well placed rumor planted by Microsoftees or analysts to jumpstart talks with Yahoo. What do you think?
