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Blackboard and WebCT merge

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the writing-on-the-wall dept.

Acidangl writes "Blackboard and WebCT, leading providers of enterprise software and services to the education industry have announced plans to merge." From the article: "Under terms of the agreement, Blackboard will acquire WebCT in a cash transaction for $180 million, which values the offer at approximately $154 million, net of WebCT's August 31, 2005 cash balance of $26 million. The ultimate value of the offer will vary depending on WebCT's cash balance at closing."

2 of 277 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Don't read this post if you're under 18 by kerplunk1984 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    thats some fucked up shit right here dude.

  2. Re:Classroom software is CRUCIAL these days by B3ryllium · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Multiple Sclerosis is a serious disease, why do you feel a need to single out the rare and emotionally strong teachers who try to work through the disease? ;-)