Communication is improtant to eBay to grease its business. Skype is fixed communications. Will the mobile lifestyle ever figure into this?*
In any case, feels like 1999 all over again. Though I think we are wiser now.
Link: eBay to Acquire Skype.
eBay Inc. has agreed to acquire Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies SA, the global Internet communications company, for approximately $2.6 billion in up-front cash and eBay stock, plus potential performance-based consideration.
*Yes, I have heard of good mobile apps for eBay.
Hmmm…to my knowledge, eBay has already acquired Skype: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000140058350/