Microsoft have taken over Skype for $8.5 billion, its biggest-ever acquisition, placing a rich bet on mobile and the Internet to try and best rivals such as Google Inc. Microsoft's interest in the money-losing, but popular service highlights a need to gain new customers for its Windows and Office software. Skype has 145 million users on average each month and has gained favor among small businesses.
Like Microsoft needs more money ;) Great post +Following
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see corporate leaders shaking hands like this I feel like there is some sort of evil being carried out behind the scenes haha
ReplyDeleteMaybe Microsoft will actually improve skype.
ReplyDeleteLOLJKITSMICROSOFT
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Microsoft has too much power these days
ReplyDeleteinsane microsoft can take over any company.
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ReplyDelete$8.5 billion? I wish I had that money. :P
just another way to enjoy the greatest operating system
ReplyDeleteWait, skype is losing money?
ReplyDeletehow?
Oh well, well I hope skype only improves with Microsofts acquisition.
I hope they don't ruin it.
ReplyDeleteConsidering the amount of debt Skype was in, that's a hell of an investment.
ReplyDeleteThats a shrewd investment methinks
ReplyDeleteGood Bye Skype.
ReplyDeleteI actually hoped google will buy it instead. I just hope Microsoft won't ruin it.
ReplyDeleteAs long as it stays free, i dont care what happens
ReplyDelete$8.5 billion?! Damn, like it's nothing!
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