Rumoured by Reuters last night, Microsoft this morning confirmed that they are buying internet voice talk and video service Skype for $US8.5 billion. They also confirmed that the service will “support” devices like the Xbox, Kinect and Windows Phone and that it will be connected to Xbox Live and other Microsoft communities. They will also continue to “support” non-Microsoft platforms, they assured. [Microsoft]
Adam Smolkowicz
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 9:09 AMAdam Smolkowicz Wow sold to microsoft
James Mac
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 11:42 AMWas Skype in debt by about 530 odd million?
Seems like a huge cost, for something that isn’t making money.
Still, it’s not like MS can’t afford to swallow that debt.
Crazy
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:49 PMGreat, now I have to put clothes on to play XBox
Cheap Limo Hire
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 4:11 PMWow! great news I think soon Skype facilities will be increase.
plastic glasses
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 5:39 PMwindow mobile users will get more features and functionality because of Skype integration.Great news for Skype and window users.
Johnny
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 3:33 AMWill that entail that they’re going to support the Linux version, as well? Mala temporat currunt!!! :/