Microsoft acquires Groove Networks - a short synopsis

I had heard of Groove before, but never actually tried any of their tools. Definitely something I should try out if I read all the comments about it. I guess it is definitely a serious blow now that the inventor of Lotus - Ray Ozzie has moved to Microsoft territory.

Collection of links related to the acquisition:

Microsoft to name Ray Ozzie Tech Chief (SmartMoney)

Groove - Microsoft middleware move (Internet News)

No surprise in Microsoft acquiring Groove

Microsoft takes a strategic leap with Groove

Microsoft gets into Groove

Microsoft grabs Groove and its guru

Selection of blog entries:

Microsoft acquires Groove Networks

Let's Get that GDN+Groove Thang ON!

Microsoft to acquire Groove, but will they fix it ...

From Groove to Burst

Microsoft's Groove thing