April 30, 2008 5:16 PM PDT

Report: Microsoft board fails to decide on Yahoo

Faced with the same options it has been facing for some time, Microsoft's board apparently just couldn't choose one of the options.

The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday that Microsoft's directors failed to decide on a next step for the software maker amid Yahoo's unwillingness to negotiate a deal. The software maker is said to be weighing whether to go directly to Yahoo shareholders and at what price, whether to just nominate its own slate of directors, or whether to walk away from its bid.

Citing sources close to the matter, the Journal said an announcement is expected "later in the week."

That's it. I'm going home. I have to rest my "reload" finger for tomorrow.

If someone knows more, though, I'll be checking my e-mail--ina DOT fried AT cnet DOT com.

Recent posts from Beyond Binary
Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains
Microsoft loses another ad executive
Microsoft says YouTube blocking was a glitch
Raikes tapped as Gates Foundation CEO
XP update throws some for a loop
Powered by Jive Software
advertisement
  • About Beyond Binary

  • During her seven years at CNET News.com, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days most of her attention is focused on Microsoft.


    Beyond Binary is a look at how technology is changing our lives and the people behind all that life-changing stuff, with an extra emphasis on that which emanates from Redmond, Wash.

Add this feed to your online news reader
Google
Yahoo
MSN

Stuff I'm reading:

Latest blog posts from News.com

Featured blogs

Coop's Corner by Charles Cooper Charles Cooper weighs in on Silicon Valley hijinks, and he doesn't suffer fools gladly.

Defense in Depth by Robert Vamosi Covering the latest in computer viruses and computer crime.

Geek Gestalt by Daniel Terdiman At the tech culture nexus of video games, fire art, and virtual worlds.

Green Tech Fresh green tech news and commentary.

One More Thing by Tom Krazit Tom Krazit takes on the tech phenomenon that is Apple, and keeps a close watch on the chip industry.

Outside the Lines by Dan Farber When business and technology meet, that's when things get interesting.

The Iconoclast by Declan McCullagh Exploring the intersection of politics and technology.

The Social by Caroline McCarthy Exploring all facets of social media and tech culture.

Underexposed by Stephen Shankland Coverage of digital photography, science, and open-source software.

advertisement
On TechRepublic: 10 ways users mess up their computers
Advanced
search
Advanced
search
Visit other CNET Networks sites: