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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