Download - Skype powerpoint
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"You wanna chat?"
"Sure!"
By: Corey Begor
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MenuOverview of SkypeHistory and CreatorPurpose of SkypeContent of SkypeUses for Skype
How is this a Web Tool?Similar Sites
ResearchPros and Cons
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Similar Siteswww.oovoo.com www.chatroulette.com
www.chathopper.com www.omegle.com
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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
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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
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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