ZuneBoards Acquired by Microsoft Corp.

lpxxfaintxx · 03-31-2007, 07:35 PM

From the frontpage...

I'm quite excited to announce this, but I have been under negotiations with Microsoft Corp. over the last few weeks. I have been keeping the deal to myself until the terms were final. I'm happy to announce that Microsoft Corp. has indeed acquired ZuneBoards.com for $95K in cash. I rejected their $140K offer in stock--not that I don't trust Microsoft, but because I need some money. What will happen to ZuneBoards? Nothing. It will remain the same old zuneboards, with the same old staff, and same old forum. Honestly, you wouldn't even notice it was bought!

Microsoft contacted me on February 26th asking me questions about ZuneBoards. A few days later, they contacted me again, telling me that they wanted to expand their site, Zune.net, with a community-based forum. ZuneBoards will be the official forum for the Zune. They will have the ownership of the domain, and the site. They even hinted that they will broadcast TV commercials for ZuneBoards.com.

I couldn't have done it without staff. I'd like to personally thank Putis, one of our admin. When I recieve the big check from Microsoft, I will surely send him a share. This is like a dream come true. I look forward to staying around for another few more years.

Thank you,
LPX
ZuneBoards Admin / Ex-Owner

Dark616 · 03-31-2007, 07:48 PM

sweetness!!!

Zuneologist · 03-31-2007, 08:14 PM

Well I just have to say what an honor it has been , being a part of something so special and big.

I know this is a bad time, but I do have to say your not fit for management. I think I can do a better job, if you give me an opportunity. I wouldnt mind Putis' position. Everytime he's on , he's harassing other members and especially me.

And whats up with Marshillboy? That dude is weird and unpredictable.

Just think of this way, this isnt the next step.. me as your right hand taking over the Zune scene is the next step in evolution. if I dont get the top dog spot, just think of me as your Assistant Regional Manager LPX

Robb4248 · 03-31-2007, 08:17 PM

Lmfao

7aurelius · 03-31-2007, 09:01 PM

ok if this is not a aprils fools joke...then that most def means no hacks

LedZepp · 03-31-2007, 09:22 PM

haha, April Fools. To make it somewhat believable at least dont say 95k in cash lol.

Richardgm · 03-31-2007, 09:40 PM

Not even funny.

Pierce28 · 03-31-2007, 10:07 PM

I've posted on these forums. If it wasn't for me, Zuneboards would be one user less. For this, I DEMAND a share of the payout... $94.9k will suffice.

Scott · 03-31-2007, 10:10 PM

Zuneologist for admin!

Wootmasta · 03-31-2007, 11:06 PM

Its not april 1st yet here.
Oh wait now it is nvm

**wetworker** · 03-31-2007, 11:55 PM

Funny stuff, a update to the zune market place is out, mine updated last night.

Wmc90 · 04-01-2007, 12:35 AM

Damn you kids and your music...

I feel sorry for anyone that is trying to announce something legitimate today.. :P

**wetworker** · 04-01-2007, 12:38 AM

No serious check here.

http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/gen...html#post27735

scottyboy · 04-01-2007, 12:54 AM

Ha, you never got me with this one.

**wetworker** · 04-01-2007, 12:56 AM

dam now i don't see the hack screen, or get asked if i want to sync as guest

i am serious though

Marshillboy · 04-01-2007, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuneologist

Well I just have to say what an honor it has been , being a part of something so special and big.

I know this is a bad time, but I do have to say your not fit for management. I think I can do a better job, if you give me an opportunity. I wouldnt mind Putis' position. Everytime he's on , he's harassing other members and especially me.

And whats up with Marshillboy? That dude is weird and unpredictable.

Just think of this way, this isnt the next step.. me as your right hand taking over the Zune scene is the next step in evolution. if I dont get the top dog spot, just think of me as your Assistant Regional Manager LPX

Whoa, whoa. Look who's unpredictable Mr. "putis is half-baked most of the time." What do you mean -.-

PityOnU · 04-01-2007, 08:33 AM

LPX, you bastard! You had me fooled for a while

I think that we are totally worth 95k...

Syco54645 · 04-01-2007, 08:50 AM

you posted this before april 1

putis · 04-01-2007, 09:10 AM

Damn.

I was getting all excited about some cash coming my way.

Marshillboy · 04-01-2007, 09:33 AM

Lpx you liar. You totally had me. Stuff like this isn't funny =(. Oh well, it was almost as mean as my convincing part of the H&M team that I had hacked the zune firmware. That was funny

03-31-2007, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
lpxxfaintxx Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 5,720 Reputation: 177 $zB: 1776 Donate	ZuneBoards Acquired by Microsoft Corp. From the frontpage... I'm quite excited to announce this, but I have been under negotiations with Microsoft Corp. over the last few weeks. I have been keeping the deal to myself until the terms were final. I'm happy to announce that Microsoft Corp. has indeed acquired ZuneBoards.com for $95K in cash. I rejected their $140K offer in stock--not that I don't trust Microsoft, but because I need some money. What will happen to ZuneBoards? Nothing. It will remain the same old zuneboards, with the same old staff, and same old forum. Honestly, you wouldn't even notice it was bought! Microsoft contacted me on February 26th asking me questions about ZuneBoards. A few days later, they contacted me again, telling me that they wanted to expand their site, Zune.net, with a community-based forum. ZuneBoards will be the official forum for the Zune. They will have the ownership of the domain, and the site. They even hinted that they will broadcast TV commercials for ZuneBoards.com. I couldn't have done it without staff. I'd like to personally thank Putis, one of our admin. When I recieve the big check from Microsoft, I will surely send him a share. This is like a dream come true. I look forward to staying around for another few more years. Thank you, LPX ZuneBoards Admin / Ex-Owner __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2007, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76 $zB: 0 Donate	Well I just have to say what an honor it has been , being a part of something so special and big. I know this is a bad time, but I do have to say your not fit for management. I think I can do a better job, if you give me an opportunity. I wouldnt mind Putis' position. Everytime he's on , he's harassing other members and especially me. And whats up with Marshillboy? That dude is weird and unpredictable. Just think of this way, this isnt the next step.. me as your right hand taking over the Zune scene is the next step in evolution. if I dont get the top dog spot, just think of me as your Assistant Regional Manager LPX __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!! Last edited by Zuneologist : 03-31-2007 at 08:54 PM.

03-31-2007, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-31-2007, 11:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wootmasta What what? In the butt Retired Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,828 Reputation: 155 $zB: 155 Donate	Its not april 1st yet here. Oh wait now it is nvm __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. It's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care.

03-31-2007, 11:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
wetworker - PIXEL PUSHER - Premium Member Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 443 Reputation: 41 $zB: 98 Donate	Funny stuff, a update to the zune market place is out, mine updated last night. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. --------------}"In the age of conformity, sometimes being antisocial is a good thing" wetworker.{-----------

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03-31-2007, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
7aurelius Squirt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	ok if this is not a aprils fools joke...then that most def means no hacks

03-31-2007, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
LedZepp Jr. Staff Hacks and Mods Crew Zune Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 687 Reputation: 79 $zB: 357 Donate	haha, April Fools. To make it somewhat believable at least dont say 95k in cash lol.

03-31-2007, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richardgm Jr. Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 34 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	Not even funny.

03-31-2007, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pierce28 zB Programmer Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 565 Reputation: 47 $zB: 126 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I've posted on these forums. If it wasn't for me, Zuneboards would be one user less. For this, I DEMAND a share of the payout... $94.9k will suffice.

03-31-2007, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scott Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 56 Reputation: 11 $zB: 0 Donate	Zuneologist for admin!

04-01-2007, 12:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wmc90 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 131 Reputation: 20 $zB: 0 Donate	Damn you kids and your music... I feel sorry for anyone that is trying to announce something legitimate today.. :P __________________ Black Zune 30Gb - Charcoal N95 w/4Gb microSD (waitin' on those 8G SDHCs!) Shure E4C [OTG] - Sennheiser HD595 [@Home] - LittleDot Micro+ Amp To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-01-2007, 12:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
wetworker - PIXEL PUSHER - Premium Member Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 443 Reputation: 41 $zB: 98 Donate	No serious check here. http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/gen...html#post27735 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. --------------}"In the age of conformity, sometimes being antisocial is a good thing" wetworker.{-----------

04-01-2007, 12:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
scottyboy Squirt Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Ha, you never got me with this one.

04-01-2007, 12:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
wetworker - PIXEL PUSHER - Premium Member Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 443 Reputation: 41 $zB: 98 Donate	dam now i don't see the hack screen, or get asked if i want to sync as guest i am serious though __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. --------------}"In the age of conformity, sometimes being antisocial is a good thing" wetworker.{----------- Last edited by wetworker : 04-01-2007 at 01:00 AM.

04-01-2007, 08:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
PityOnU Super Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the real world Posts: 1,981 Reputation: 134 $zB: 157 Donate	LPX, you bastard! You had me fooled for a while I think that we are totally worth 95k...

04-01-2007, 08:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
Syco54645 Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 87 Reputation: 11 $zB: 0 Donate	you posted this before april 1

04-01-2007, 09:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
putis Stronger than dirt Administrator Zune Priest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 6,956 Reputation: 145 $zB: 3038 Donate	Damn. I was getting all excited about some cash coming my way. __________________ The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic unhappiness so that they can be normally unhappy. -Sigmund Freud

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