Thurrott: The Microsoft RIM-mer mill
In his "WinInfo Short Takes: Week of September 3," Paul Thurrott of Windows Weekly lists "Microsoft Rumor: A Purchase of RIM?"
"This one is unsubstantiated, but let's face it, that's what makes it fun: Microsoft is allegedly considering purchasing Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM). RIM, of course, trails Windows Mobile in the smart phone space, but is widely known for its thumbpad-based devices, which have captured the imaginations of users and rival device makers as well."
All hail the Zuneberry?
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I suspect that Microsoft is trying to aquire a patent or five that RIM has. Novel did this with Woprdperfect, They aquired the part of the company they wanted and sold off the rest.
Microsoft likely wants the method of email access that RIM uses.