Messaging & Chat - Skype
Skype - is software for calling other people
on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling
for free all over the world. The calls have excellent sound
quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You
don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any
other networking gear. Additionally it doesn't just work on
Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket
PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking,
sending instant messages or even file transfers work between
different platforms like a charm.
Skype features:
• Skype calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary
phone so it s even easier to manage your calls
• Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as
speaking to them
• Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts - Add contacts who use Skype
and those who use ordinary phones so you can call more people
• Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and
share them with your contacts so they can talk to them too
• Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call,
chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts
• Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message
(IM) all your friends at once
• Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let
people know a bit about you
• Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time
• Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and
family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for
free
• View Outlook contacts - view and call your Microsoft Outlook®
contacts quickly and directly from your Skype contact list
