Reliable sources all over are buzzing around saying that Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO is talking with Skype about a takeover or formation of a joint venture. Some sources are saying that Facebook will be purchasing Skype for $3-4 billion. Other said that IPO of Skype, which has been delayed recently by the new CEO till 2011 second half is expected to raise about a billion dollars.
However, there are other sources saying that Facebook won’t buy Skype totally and it would be just a joint venture. The two companies aren’t strangers to each other. Skype recently released version 5.0 software for Windows platform and there was a Facebook tab included through which users could call or chat with their Facebook friends using Skype. This can be done from Facebook newsfeed which can be viewed from Skype application.
Facebook is not the only company who is looking to buy Skype. Sources say that Google too is interested about joint venture. We contacted Skype about this but they refused to comment on this issue. They said it is as practical matter, they avoid making commends on such speculations and rumors. What do you guys think about the deal? Let me know through the comments box below.
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