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For what it's worth, there was a stock split in 2003 [1], so the same stock would be $50 today.

1: http://www.microsoft.com/investor/InvestorServices/FAQ/defau...

When you look at Microsoft's acquisition history http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisition...

There aren't many very large brand name "statement" acquisitions there. Most are small companies you've probably never heard of. I think this Skype acquisition is a clear message that Microsoft is playing hardball now.

It's funny that this comment is in response to someone suggesting a dividend, yet completely ignores the dividend in mentioning the stock price over time.