LinkedIn in News Corporation?

Rumour: News Corp to buy LinkedIn

An unconfirmed rumour has reached me via a reliable source that LinkedIn is in talks with media giant News Corporation over a possible buyout in January 2008. The reason I am running with this, is that the source is very well-placed. Furthermore, the rumour has the fundamental ring of truth about it. Consider the following.

LinkedInがNews Corporationとの売却交渉をしているという噂。News Corp.はすでにMy Spaceという最大手social networking siteを持っているわけですが、LinkedInというビジネスパーソン向けのサービスも手に入れちゃうつもりなのでしょうか。