Article: Microsoft acquires Skype

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I don't understand why Microsoft could not create its own internet telephone network, bundle it in with Windows 7, and drive Skype out of business - Netscape-style.

But then in another 10 years from now, maybe every cell-phone will come with free worldwide calling, and there will be no need for a long-distance service like Skype.

There not just buying a telephone network, there buying a massively popular and well known brand name

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Originally Posted by zot

I don't understand why Microsoft could not create its own internet telephone network, bundle it in with Windows 7, and drive Skype out of business - Netscape-style.

But then in another 10 years from now, maybe every cell-phone will come with free worldwide calling, and there will be no need for a long-distance service like Skype.

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That's what Apple is trying to do with their own FailTime btw.

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Originally Posted by zot

I don't understand why Microsoft could not create its own internet telephone network, bundle it in with Windows 7, and drive Skype out of business - Netscape-style

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Then we probably have the idiots running the EU etc saying it's unfair and to remove it - ala Internet Explorer :P

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Originally Posted by aktiv8

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Originally Posted by zot

I don't understand why Microsoft could not create its own internet telephone network, bundle it in with Windows 7, and drive Skype out of business - Netscape-style

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Then we probably have the idiots running the EU etc saying it's unfair and to remove it - ala Internet Explorer :P

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I wouldn't mind it at all as it would most likely suck moar (if even possible) than the infamous Intranet Exploder.