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They're probably just looking to make it as profitable as possible as quick as possible. They probably aren't looking long-term. There also exists the possibility that this is a way to try and drive up share prices by looking like they are doing something. "We're dropping off unprofitable parts of the business! Look at us! We're doing something. Skype's outlook is improving!"
"Skype's outlook is improving!" by dropping Outlook integration
Queue rimshot...