The Google and eBay announcement

Google and eBay just [announced](http://investor.ebay.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=209064) a major multi-year cooperation agreement. Skype plays a major part in the Click-to-Call plans.

Regarding interoperability, the following quote regarding Google Talk and Skype is interesting.

> The companies will also explore interoperability between Skype and Google Talk via open standards to enable text chat and online presence.

What does all this mean in detail? We'll see next year, as testing of all these new joint initiatives is said to begin in early 2007. For now, one thing is sure -- great companies working together is always exciting news.

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sounds a great idea. please keep me informed
alfiedi

ya, keep me inform too..heres my email: mus1402@gmail.com

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