Microsoft snapped an 8.5 billion USD deal to acquire Skype. The deal sure has raised a lot of eyebrows - what is Microsoft up to? How and where are they planning to use Skype? Is it a game-changer or is Skype doomed forever? I have a couple of observations regarding the deal but first the casual conversation that triggered the thought process.
Mansi: Microsoft paid 8.5 Billion USD for Skype? Did someone not tell them that they can download it from the website for free???
me: Actually they want to put it on their website for everyone to download after shelling out some bucks instead of just free ;)
Mansi: lol I’ll be amazed if they get 50 bucks back out of 8.5 billion USD.
me: yes, the deal has surprised everyone ..let's see what Microsoft has planned
Mansi: yeah..Skype walo ki to nikal padi (Skype people hit upon a lottery though). Offices mein champagne chhalak rahi hogi (They must be enjoying they Champagne in their offices)
