After a day of rumors, it has finally been confirmed -- Microsoft has bought VOIP chat service Skype for $8.5 billion. They also confirmed via today's press release that, "
Skype will support Microsoft devices like Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices, and Microsoft will connect Skype users with Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities."
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Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the world,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “
Together we will create the future of real-time communications so people can easily stay connected to family, friends, clients and colleagues anywhere in the world.”
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Glen
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