Microsoft Corp., after straining ties with computer makers by releasing its own tablet computer last year, risks further fissures with partners by planning to make a strategic investment in Dell Inc.
Dell is close to clinching a leveraged buyout by Silver Lake Management, and Microsoft is discussing providing part of the funding, people with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday. Microsoft may contribute about $2 billion for the deal, which could be announced this week, one person said.
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