Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26bn

[AkydefGoldberg]

A big move to buy LinkedIn and I could see and imagine Microsoft using LinkedIn with Office 365 but amazed it went for that fee but maybe that's me, as an amateur LinkedIn user. S

Speaking but the thing with LinkedIn is that it's probably abit too complicated and too broad as a userface. I know the basics but if things were defined bit simpler, I think I could use it more but I just use it here and there.

[DBSoT]

This acquisition is genius. Linkedin is the most underrated form of social media. At some point in the future it will be the main way people find employment. Careerbuilder, Monster, Indeed, etc are garbage because when people apply to jobs through those sites there resumes hit a database and they become a number. Linkedin allows employers and recruiters a chance to directly connect with potential candidates without going through the lengthy application process. Linkedin's biggest issue is that it can be a bit much for someone who isn't familiar with its interface. Microsoft can help with that and will have the cash to market it correctly.

[Everlong]

I've always felt like LinkedIn was a great idea with piss poor execution. Gonna be interested to see what kind of twist Microsoft puts on it.

[PorkChop]

I've always felt like LinkedIn was a great idea with piss poor execution. Gonna be interested to see what kind of twist Microsoft puts on it.

Tiles. Tiles everywhere.