Microsoft has $77 billion in cash reserves[0]. I assume this is pre-Nokia purchase but that doesn't change the fact that they could have done the same thing if

Microsoft has $77 billion in cash reserves[0]. I assume this is pre-Nokia purchase but that doesn't change the fact that they could have done the same thing if they wanted to - they just didn't. It wouldn't make sense either as they don't manufacture to my knowledge. [0] http://www.geekwire.com/2013/apple-controls-10-percent-corporate-cash-microsoft-place/ http://www.geekwire.com/2013/apple-controls-10-percent-corpo...