Microsoft in discussions to buy eBay

[amanS]

"For several weeks Microsoft has been in discussions about a possible acquisition of online auctioneer eBay, The Post has learned." - [nypost.com...]

This is 1 way to battle Google!

[physics]

"Sources indicate that the talks, while still active, have cooled somewhat in the last two weeks as executives considered antitrust issues."
MS has to be careful not to be too successful though it appears ;)

[amanS]

Seems things are still cookin'

Microsoft, Yahoo, eBay in merger speculation - [earthtimes.org...]

Microsoft getting eBay and Yahoo would be very nice for them. I think Microsoft would end up owning Skype too.

[LifeinAsia]

June 2006- Steve Balmer announces Microsoft's purchase of eBay to be completed in the 3rd quarter
September 2006- Steve Balmer announces that the purchase of eBay may not be completed until 2007 due to security considerations
May 4, 2007- Microsoft finally completes purchase of eBay
May 5, 2007- the first eBay-specific virus is found in the wild
July 2007- Steve Balmer announces the launch of eBay2008, scheduled for 1st quarter 2008, which will include many features already found on other sites