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Cisco to Acquire Linksys

Posted by michael on from the firesale dept.

forged writes "The Boston Globe is reporting that networking giant Cisco Systems plans to acquire Linksys later this year for $500M, thus entering the consumer market. Linksys also has a press release. The good news is that those who bought a Linksys access point now have a Cisco access point for 1/2 of the price ;)"

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  1. The good news is by The-Perl-CD-Bookshel · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If you stold a Linksys acess point, you still paid the right price.

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    I don't keep a lid on my coffee so when I walk around I look busy -me
  2. I fear, sir... by barspin · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ...that you are that geek. Prepare to get a broken nose.

  3. Parent post is a must-read! by barspin · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You speak words of wisdom, my friend. Anyone who sends me a smilie in email will now get this text cut-and-pasted.

  4. And then there was one by EdMcMan · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    To the tune of some kid song:

    Three little, two little, one little network companies, all around the world!