Skype: From Conception to Acquisition

Much has been made of Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype. Whether it is a good decision or bad, whether they overpaid or underpaid, and whether it was an aggressive or defensive move, all remains to be seen.

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History of Skype and Microsoft Acquisition
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