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What is Skype?

Skype is the most popular voice service. With more than 100 million registered users, Skype is the most popular voice communication service in the world. If you use Skype to make PC to PC communication, you pay nothing more than the monthly Internet service. Skype is changing how people communicate with the integration of voice and Instant Messaging into one application. You can talk when you want and type when you want, and switch betw. the two as you wish.

Skype also provides presence information in a very practical way. Presence is the availability and willingness of a person to communicate. People use Skype mainly for the high quality of voice it offers and esp. because it offers free PC service. People around the world use Skype for several things: for long-distance meetings with family, friends and loved ones; for remote activity monitoring; for business calls; for long-distance conferences; for cheap calls during travel etc.

Skype is used in nearly all countries of the world. Today, there are many Skype user groups around the world. The largest groups are found in Europe, north America and South East Asia.

What do you need to use Skype?
You need a computer; A good internet connection; Sound; Speakers and earpieces; A microphone; The Skype software; and One or more persons to communicate with.

Where to download Skype?
The Skype software is freely Downloadable from www.skype.com.

Skype and teaching: Skype can be used as a Bridge between the teacher and the student, which provides an easy and convenient way for both to communicate. It is esp. good for individual instruction. It gives the student chance to voice his/her doubts and also helps the teacher to know about a particular student's needs and problems and thus help him/her individually.