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Microsoft to Launch "Skype Killer"

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the next-generation-battleground dept.

TheChillPill writes "Microsoft is due to announce the launch of a service to rival Skype following the acquision of VoIP provider Teleo. While a crude version of VoIP is already included in most Instant Messaging programs, Skype is currently the only provider to allow calls to landlines and cellphones. Microsoft intends to launch the service by the end of the year. "

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  1. Re:Yeah whatever... by BackInIraq · · Score: 5, Funny

    In the old days, an announcement like this would have been an instant death blow to the competing company.

    Yeah, now it's only a death blow when Google does it. :)

  2. Microphone? by PhilHibbs · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can't believe no-one's suggested this yet. Maybe because it's a really weak joke.

  3. It brings back memories by re-Verse · · Score: 4, Funny

    This brings me back to when Microsoft decided that search engines were cool and launched their search engine/Google killer.

    I wonder what ever happened to that Google company after that.