Microsoft buys Skype for 8.5 Billion

[NeilR]

http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/may11/05-10CorpNewsPR.mspx

Crap load of Money being spent; cash no less. I guess we should all get ready to start paying new fees.

 

[Robby]

Video skype on xbox would be neat.

 

[x3sphere]

If MS is smart they won't change the core service that much. I would expect more integration across MS products though.

 

[Sousanator]

I just renewed my yearly subscription, so I hope they don't change the pricing model too much.

And I doubt Sony will add Skype to the PS3 now (like the PSP)

 

[eldiablov]

Here's to hoping they send their Windows Live Messenger service to the fiery depths of hell.

 

[KezraPlanes]

Here's to hoping they send their Windows Live Messenger service to the fiery depths of hell.

Couldn't agree more!