Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...7437UG20110504
Quote:
Facebook and Google Inc (GOOG.O) are separately considering a tie-up with Skype after the web video conferencing service delayed its initial public offering, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters .
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has been involved in internal discussions about buying Skype, according to one of the sources. Another source said Facebook had reached out to the Luxembourg-based company about forming a joint venture.
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From a user base perspective, it makes sense. Of course, a tight integration is needed to make it worth both parties' time.