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A software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet.

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From Overseas to Across the Street

  • Oct 3, 2009
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I debated on getting Skype for over a year. Was I really going to use it? Was it worth getting a web cam for? Isn't supposed to be used to for overseas? I don't know anyone in Europe...

And then I got a new computer with a built in web cam and found out that my best friend was going to study abroad in South Africa for forever. I had no choice but to get an account.

I love it. I use it to talk to my friend overseas and my friends who live down the street from me. I'd say the best part is that it's free but it's also incredibly easy to set up and use. Want proof? My grandmother in Florida uses it to keep in touch with me. I find it easier to talk to certain people face to face (or screen to screen) than on the phone and now Skype lets me do that.

You can also use it as a way of instant messaging, though I've only used that feature to tell my friends to get skype so I can talk to them.

Alot of people say it's like iChat. But unlike most college kids I don't have a mac so I can't confirm or deny this claim.

All I can say is that I love using it and that it's not just for calling people overseas for free anymore.

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October 20, 2009
I agree! Maybe's Skype's original purpose was for overseas communication- but its great for communication with friends and family who are sort of close by I use it to see my almost 2 year old nephew who lives a couple hours away, and is fun to use with my boyfriend who also lives a few hours away.
 
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review by . September 05, 2009
posted in Business Matters
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 I love Skype for what it can do and potentially do. I also love Skype for keeping me in touch with loved ones across the entire globe. It is something I 'need' when I'm on the go. It's also a great saver for people who are trying to keep in touch with their family, work and business acquaintances.            What you need to do is to download a program online, set up an account like you would Messenger. How it differs from other VoiP …
Quick Tip by . May 23, 2011
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Skype makes life easy and with it I can keep in touch with the rest of the world for free or at an affordable price (for those who still use landlines). A great communication tool!     
Quick Tip by . June 10, 2010
i love using it not only for vid-chat, but for just regular chatting too...so much faster than aim.
Quick Tip by . January 28, 2010
My wife has had a pen pan in Australia for over 30 years now. No more letters. They speak on Skype several times a month. Very cool.
Quick Tip by . January 28, 2010
life changing, period. has kept my family connected, making 3,000 miles literally disappear. love!
Quick Tip by . January 28, 2010
Skype is great! How else would I keep in contact with my friends around the world? Skype app for the iPhone is key!
Quick Tip by . November 15, 2009
Thanks for supporting Internet Telephony.
Quick Tip by . September 05, 2009
posted in Business Matters
Call your loved ones for free (well, almost, ie, if they are online) anywhere around the world! Very useful for those on the go!
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Skype is a program that allow users to make phone calls over the internet.  Skype to skype phone calls are free, and Skype to landlines or mobile phones can be made for a small fee.

Skype's headquarters are in Luxemburg and was acquired by Ebay in Sept 2005.

Skype accounts can be set up for free, and credits can be topped up over the internet. Face to face video conferencing can also be done with parties who have webcams.
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