Ballmer: We'd like a Yahoo deal, but don't need it

Larry Dignan: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reiterates that a search deal makes sense for both Microsoft and Yahoo but is quick to add that Microsoft is fully prepared to go it alone.

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