Nahh, it will just show ads but it will still be free, otherwise all the users are going to jump to another IM. I dont think MS would want that. The interesting part in here whether MS will buy the core technology behind the skype and not just "license to use it". "http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2009/08/01/ebay-may-have-to-rebuild-core-skype-technology-over-licensing-dispute/"