2 Jun
2018
2 Jun
'18
12:57 p.m.
Louigi Verona <louigi.verona(a)gmail.com> writes:
I am not sure I understand. What's wrong with
Skype or LinkedIn? I don't
see them becoming worse after Microsoft acquired them. If anything, Skype
for Linux finally got some love.
No more end-to-end encryption or connection, no more communication using
standard protocols (locking Ekiga out). Basically everything you do via
Skype is now NSA-available.
As for Nokia, I worked at Nokia at the time the
acquisition was
happening. I can tell you that Nokia's downfall has nothing to do
with Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft tried to save the brand and created
the beautiful Windows Phone. It eventually failed because they were
not able to convince 3rd party developers to port apps for a 3rd
ecosystem. But I assure you, being bought by Microsoft gave Nokia one
more chance and saved the jobs of many-many people at the time.
So, I still don't understand what's disturbing about Microsoft buying
anything. Acquisitions happen, and Microsoft is just a large company.
Not just any large company. When is the last time you have read a
Microsoft EULA _completely_ (including supplemental material like their
privacy policy) before clicking "I agree"? Because, you know, that will
take a few days by now. More if you want to figure out what
consequences your agreement may have.
--
David Kastrup