Can anyone explain Skype to me?

Discussion in 'Products & Tools' started by mom2amor, Dec 12, 2007.

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    OK, this is probably the dumbest question ever, but what exactly is Skype?:eek: Is it a phone service? And, how much does it cost? (I live in Canada).

    I am just wondering how it works - my husband has cell phone bills over $500 a month (he is a truck driver). Also, I would like to know how to use it as I see a lot of mention of it and would like to have it in my online business.

    Thanks for any help you can give me!

    Marie
     
    mom2amor, Dec 12, 2007 IP
  2. vyomzandercage

    vyomzandercage Peon

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    Hey,

    Skype has two main functions. For one it is an instant messenger so you can chat with friends on your list just like you do in other IM'er. Skype is known for its voice quality it has amazing voice quality. So you can voice chat with friends on your list or it also proves to be quite handy for holding conferences.

    They even have a facility which allows you to call up any number in the world and those rates are cheaper. Just download Skype and give it a try.

    Hope this helps,
    Vyom
     
    vyomzandercage, Dec 12, 2007 IP
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    mom2amor Peon

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    OK, so it is computer based? Is it possible to talk from computer to cell phone - is there a special phone or anything?

    Once you have it on your computer, you can "chat" with a bunch of people?

    Sorry for all the questions! I really would like to try it if I can figure it out.

    Thanks!

    Marie
     
    mom2amor, Dec 12, 2007 IP
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    hello

    skype is not free it only free skype to skype when you are making a call to computer only. if you have to call on mobile or to land line you have to pay money to skype and that depends on contry to contry you can check to skype site.

    manu
     
    mgupta_uk, Dec 13, 2007 IP
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    josephirch Well-Known Member

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    I used to use skype but it always freezed my system and made everything hang so i got rid of it
     
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    i call frinds all over the world 100% free using skype to skype.

    also has cheaps tect messages to mobile phones, and cheaper call rates than other phone company's here in OZ.

    Skype it up bro !!!