Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by ronjor, Jun 13, 2016.

  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    164,107
    Location:
    Texas
    http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/13/11920072/microsoft-linkedin-acquisition-2016
     
    ronjor, Jun 13, 2016
    #1
  2. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

    Joined:
    May 9, 2005
    Posts:
    10,224
    Interesting, I'm just wondering why.
    Mrk
     
    Mrkvonic, Jun 13, 2016
    #2
  3. Brummelchen

    Brummelchen Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2009
    Posts:
    5,928
    analysation of business relationchips.
     
    Brummelchen, Jun 13, 2016
    #3
  4. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2006
    Posts:
    24,106
    Location:
    UK
    Microsoft CEO Explains Why He Purchased LinkedIn in Email to Employees
    http://news.softpedia.com/news/micr...d-linkedin-in-email-to-employees-505184.shtml


     
    stapp, Jun 13, 2016
    #4
  5. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2003
    Posts:
    20,590
    And they will consolidate and lay off people, mess it up like they have Skype, and at the end sell it.
     
    Peter2150, Jun 13, 2016
    #5
  6. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,883
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    So we can expect LinkedIn app built in next release of Win 10 and Office and an option to connect your LinkedIn account to Microsoft's.
     
    Minimalist, Jun 13, 2016
    #6
  7. emmjay

    emmjay Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2010
    Posts:
    1,548
    Location:
    Triassic
    "as these experiences get more intelligent and delightful". :argh::argh::argh:
     
    emmjay, Jun 13, 2016
    #7
  8. HAN

    HAN Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2005
    Posts:
    2,098
    Location:
    USA
    Well, for once I'll be safe from the MS spies! Next machine after my Win 7 box will be Mac or Linux. And I don't belong to Linkedin...
     
    HAN, Jun 13, 2016
    #8
  9. marzametal

    marzametal Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2014
    Posts:
    766
    Time to delete my account... that's *** up! Damn MS ******** in my koolay!
     
    marzametal, Jun 13, 2016
    #9
  10. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2004
    Posts:
    17,559
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Seriously, this has to be one of the dumbest takeovers ever seen, and might be the beginning of the end for the CEO. Who in their right mind would pay 26 billion dollars, for a company that isn't even operating in the same sector, and isn't even making a profit? BTW, word on the street is that Twitter is a target for Facebook, and Netflix is a target for Apple. These two takeovers would make a whole lot of more sense.

    http://arstechnica.com/information-...cant-make-sense-of-microsoft-buying-linkedin/
     
    Rasheed187, Jun 18, 2016
    #10
  11. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    164,107
    Location:
    Texas
    ronjor, Sep 30, 2016
    #11
  12. guest

    guest Guest

    Microsoft paid $26 billion for LinkedIn, then mostly left it alone—and CEO Jeff Weiner is good with that
    December 27, 2019
    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/27/lin...is-ok-with-microsofts-hands-off-approach.html
     
    guest, Dec 31, 2019
    #12
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...