Microsoft Trolling for New Acquisitions 142
NewShinyCD writes "Sources tell Valleywag that startup Ustream.tv is in advanced discussions with Microsoft to acquire the lifecasting service for more than $50 million, but there are other companies in the bidding as well. Ustream is currently raising a very large initial round of VC financing, and Microsoft is attempting to grab them prefunding for a cheap price. Our tipster also mentions that Microsoft would use Ustream as a way to promote its Adobe Flash competitor, Silverlight." Relatedly, Microsoft has also announced their intent to buy Sidekick maker Danger. Financial details of the Danger buyout were not disclosed.
You can't blame them... (Score:3, Funny)
More propaganda! (Score:4, Funny)
Just curious: (Score:5, Funny)
Anything that makes Flash actually have to compete in the marketplace is a good thing.
Re:Wow, that's quite a title. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Wow, that's quite a title. (Score:2, Funny)
Fuck Microsoft. Fuck them in their stupid asses. Why are you here on Slashdot anyway? Go read MSNBC or something you douchebag.