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Communicating with people around the world

About Skype

Skype was founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis. Skype created a little piece of software that makes communicating with people around the world easy and fun. With Skype you can say hello or share a laugh with anyone, anywhere. And if both of you are on Skype, it’s free.

Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding. Skype, based in Luxembourg, has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers and is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY).

Skype explained

1. Download the Skype Software. It comes with a handy set-up wizard.

2. Choose a Skype name. This is the name people will use to call you on Skype.

3. Make a free test call. Check that your microphone and speakers are on.

4. Find friends who use Skype. Search by name, email address, location, or other criteria. You can also use the Send Contacts feature to acquire and share contacts.

5. Start making calls. To begin talking or chatting with any Skype contact simply double-click on their Skype name.

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