Microsoft & Skype

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Microsoft & Skype

Microsoft recently purchased Skype, a popular video and chat service, for $8.5 billion. The move is the software giant's largest purchase ever, and it keeps Skype out of the hands of competitors Google and Apple. But was it worth it? And...

Microsoft recently purchased Skype, a popular video and chat service, for $8.5 billion. The move is the software giant's largest purchase ever, and it keeps Skype out of the hands of competitors Google and Apple. But was it worth it? And what does it mean for Skype users, who are used to free chats?

Guests

Michael Cherry

Analyst, Directions on Microsoft

Rob Pegoraro

Technology Writer

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