With Skype, anyone can call anywhere in the world completely for free, if the person you are calling also has Skype. It is completely free to use, so here it is imperative that you get as many as of your friends to download Skype as well. If whoever you are calling doesn't have Skype, you can also call regular phones all over the world, but then you'll have to pay for the calls in advance using "SkypeOut". The prices will still be very los, usually only local charge in the country you are calling.
If the one you are calling have a web camera on his computer, you may also see each other when calling. If you prefer chatting the regular way, using the keyboard, Skype can also be used for this. You can transfer files to one another with Skype, and in the more recent versions you may also send SMS-messages to cell phones and transfer money to friends and family with Skype's collaboration with PayPal.
Skype also has a built in "Skype-find" function, where you can search for restaurants, shops and anything else you may require, and read what other Skype-users think about the place. You can also write your own review of places you have visited, and tell others what to expect.
| Producer | Skype | Alternatives | Windows Live Messenger |
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| Homepage | www.skype.com | ||
| Forum | Forum | ||
| Relevant sites | Support | ||
| Open source | No | ||
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