The newspaper cited an unnamed source who had been briefed on the meeting, but no details of the conversation have been released.
Yahoo's appointment of Carol Bartz as chief executive has heightened speculation that the companies may be able to agree on a takeover, with Microsoft possibly acquiring Yahoo's search engine business . The news follows reports of an informal conversation between Bartz and Ballmer after she was selected by Yahoo's board.
Full Story: Report: Microsoft's Ballmer met Yahoo chairman (AP)
Yahoo's appointment of Carol Bartz as chief executive has heightened speculation that the companies may be able to agree on a takeover, with Microsoft possibly acquiring Yahoo's search engine business . The news follows reports of an informal conversation between Bartz and Ballmer after she was selected by Yahoo's board.
Full Story: Report: Microsoft's Ballmer met Yahoo chairman (AP)
