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May 10, 2011, 11:23:53 AM
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Microsoft will confirm later that it has agreed to buy internet phone service Skype, the BBC has learned.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13343600

Clock'd 0Ne

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May 10, 2011, 11:42:25 AM
As long as it doesn't go the way of MSN and turned to ad infested bloat, I don't care.

Bacon

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May 10, 2011, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on May 10, 2011, 11:42:25 AM
As long as it doesn't go the way of MSN and turned to ad infested bloat, I don't care.

I think you can guarantee it will!
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Eggtastico

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May 10, 2011, 12:30:52 PM
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on May 10, 2011, 11:42:25 AM
As long as it doesn't go the way of MSN and turned to ad infested bloat, I don't care.

I can see it being merged into Messenger

makes you wonder whats going to happen with the apple & android app - as well as non windows support.

Leon

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May 10, 2011, 13:24:06 PM
Quote from: Eggtastico on May 10, 2011, 12:30:52 PM
makes you wonder whats going to happen with the apple & android app - as well as non windows support.

Android support was always terrible anyway, no loss there. They only very resently released a working version after blocking other applications from using their API months ago... and it only has a fraction of the funtionality the iPhone version has.

But you are correct, if its anything like MSN and Zune they won't bother with platforms outside of Windows Mobile.
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May 10, 2011, 14:05:05 PM
QuoteIt was pretty much known about since last night, but Microsoft and Skype have now obliterated any lingering doubt in the matter: the Redmond-based software giant will acquire the internet telephony company for a cool $8.5 billion in cash. Xbox and Kinect support are explicitly mentioned in the announcement of this definitive agreement, as is Windows Phone integration -- both the gaming and mobile aspects being presumably key incentives for Microsoft to acquire Skype. Importantly, this purchase shouldn't affect Skypers outside of the Microsoft ecosystem, as Steve Ballmer's team promises to continue "to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms." Skype was first sold for a relative bargain at $2.5b to eBay in 2005, who in turn sold most of it off to Silver Lake in 2009 at an overall valuation of $2.75b, and now Redmond is concluding proceedings by tripling those earlier prices and offering Skype a permanent home. A new Microsoft Skype Division will now be opened up to accommodate the newcomers, with current Skype CEO Tony Bates becoming president of that operation and reporting directly to Ballmer.

Mark

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May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?



bear

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May 11, 2011, 02:13:52 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?
I do :) talking with my daughter in Guatemala and to my mother and to make cheap overseas phonecalls.



neXus

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May 11, 2011, 06:13:51 AM

Leon

#9
May 11, 2011, 08:07:07 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?

At the moment not a lot but soon as I'm travelling again I use it ALOT - £2.99 a month for unlimited called to UK lanelines from anywhere with an internet connection? yes please.
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Clock'd 0Ne

#10
May 11, 2011, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?

I Skype video chat with my mate Ollie all the time as well as my folks over in New Zealand. Who wants to have a phone glued to their ear when instead you can relax in front of your computer

matt5cott

#11
May 11, 2011, 12:24:18 PM
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on May 11, 2011, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?

I Skype video chat with my mate Ollie all the time as well as my folks over in New Zealand. Who wants to have a phone glued to their ear when instead you can relax in front of your computer

And I guess it leaves you with both hands erm 'free' :lol:

Clock'd 0Ne

#12
May 11, 2011, 13:09:41 PM
Nothing like a good hand shandy while on the video to your mum!

Shaun

#13
May 17, 2011, 19:49:29 PM
Quote from: Mark on May 11, 2011, 01:32:21 AM
does anyone actually use skype?
Use it load save's a fortune on keeping in contact with family abroad.
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