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

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A Quick Tip by lyssachttr

Jan 28, 2010

by lyssachttr

life changing, period. has kept my family connected, making 3,000 miles literally disappear. love!

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review by rochelle. October 03, 2009

From Overseas to Across the Street

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 … more

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review by Sharrie. September 05, 2009

posted in Business Matters

The sky"pe" is the limit!

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 … more

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. May 23, 2011

posted in A Whole New World

A Quick Tip by Sharrie

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!

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Quick Tip by stacie12. June 10, 2010

A Quick Tip by stacie12

i love using it not only for vid-chat, but for just regular chatting too...so much faster than aim.

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Quick Tip by drifter51. January 28, 2010

A Quick Tip by drifter51

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.

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Quick Tip by RyanWeiss. January 28, 2010

A Quick Tip by RyanWeiss

Skype is great! How else would I keep in contact with my friends around the world? Skype app for the iPhone is key!

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Quick Tip by critter. November 15, 2009

A Quick Tip by critter

Thanks for supporting Internet Telephony.

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. September 05, 2009

posted in Business Matters

A Quick Tip by Sharrie

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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Melissa (lyssachttr)
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Really loyal, a little more lippy than I'd wish, love love love the beach and all things tropical, sneeze freakishly loud, love the F word, came of age in the Midwest during the 80's, get a lot … more

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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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