Skype Sale?

The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is in talks to buy Luxembourg-based firm Skype™ for up to $8.5bn (£5.2bn). If the deal goes ahead, it could be bad news; Microsoft's domination of the home computer market is against consumer interests. I'm one of Skype's 663 million users. Its chat facility keeps me in touch with friends and acquaintances free of charge and saves me money on telephone bills. Its chat rooms for online war games have become essential for coordinating battles. I dread to think what will happen if Microsoft gains control of Skype™. Deal confirmed!