Skype Manager User Guide - Free Skype internet calls and cheap
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"You wanna chat?"
"Sure!"
By: Corey Begor
MenuOverview of SkypeHistory and CreatorPurpose of SkypeContent of SkypeUses for Skype
How is this a Web Tool?Similar Sites
ResearchPros and Cons
Overview of Skype
Founded in 2003
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/
Popular way of communicating via video chatGood technology and fast connection speed
History and Creator of Skype
Founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Dane Janus Friis
Developed by Estonian developers Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu, Jaan Tallinn
"Sky peer-to-peer" abbreviated to "Skyper", which was already taken; dropped final "r" leaving "Skype"
Purpose of SkypeMake free video and voice calls
Send instant messages
Share files with other Skype users
Make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles
Connects business colleagues and keeps friends and families together
Content of Skype.com
Links to...- Video Calling- Call phones and Mobiles- Instant Messaging - Skype Manager
Side links to...- Features- Get Skyped- Prices- Accessories - Business- Support
Search Box provided for additional assistance
"Sign In" and "Join Skype" linksCreator of Skype.com is unfound
Uses for Skype
• School: used for one on one meetings with teachers• Business: used for group meetings from home• Home: used for enjoyment and catching up with
others
How do I use Skype?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_fboWD6gGM
How is Skype a Web 2.0 Tool?
• Deals with communicating with others around the world
• Deals with collaboration on the World Wide Web
• Information can be shared via video chat.
• Highly advanced tool; Web 2.0 is highly advanced
Similar Siteswww.oovoo.com www.chatroulette.com
www.chathopper.com www.omegle.com
What does research say?Expanded to the Verizon network and
smartphones: Android and iPhone
New and better way of communicating
Benefits the business industry
Keeps long distant people connectedAs Skype continues to improve, people will remain infatuated by it
Pros and ConsPros: - Fast Internet connection (If properly connected)- Sufficient way to communicate with the outside world- Web 2.0 tool- No random video chat; always someone you know- Now on Smartphones (such as the iPhone)- Face to face contact with missed ones
Cons:- Not every feature is free- Some may not have webcam; can't contact- Video can lag if wireless connection is poor
Works Cited
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home
http://ezinearticles.com/
http://phones.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile/
http://about.skype.com/
http://www.paulgraham.com/web20.html