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		Microsoft now has $50 billion burning a hole in its pocket (venturebeat.com)
		8 points by breily on May 4, 2008 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

a-priori on May 4, 2008 [–]

I think it's far more likely they'll invest that money into product development rather than spending it on acquiring someone.

edw519 on May 4, 2008 | [–]

AOL?

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