I know I got a tad bit excited when I first heard about Microsoft’s attempts to buy Yahoo. Since then, a lot has happened, A LOT. Yahoo rejected the bid, Microsoft threatened a “hostile” takeover, Yahoo urged the stock holders to not give in and eventually Microsoft backed down.

That was the end of it? Nope, Microsoft got back in the picture, not to make an outright buy but to collaborate. Yahoo were open to those talks then started talking with Google, Microsoft offered to buy a portion of Yahoo (8%) then Yahoo burned the bridge and made a deal with Google.

Microsoft finally said they were through and have no interest in Yahoo. Case closed!!!

uhh, not quite. I just happen to check out Techmeme and what do I see at the first headline?

Sources: Microsoft And Yahoo Talks Back On

The article was posted over at Tech crunch and in short, the story now is conflicted. Some say talks are back on for a full buyout others say its search only. All I know is my excitement about a possible “Microhoo” has turned into a solid “not this again!!“