What a difference 8 years can make. From its start in 2003 to its aquisition by Microsoft a few weeks ago for $8.5 billion, Skype has become a huge phenomenon whose future could potentially change communication as we know it. Here is an infographic by the folks at Focus.com outlining the history, valuation, and success of Skype. Where do you think this company is headed now that Microsoft is taking over?

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