Post #2
Skype quickly became widely used in cyber world. What exactly is Skype? It is a software application developed to make on-line chatting simple, and better yet, free. It was originally designed to make long distance, land line phone calls over the internet.
Is it free?
~ Skype to skype use is absolutely free
Is it free?
~ Skype to skype use is absolutely free
~ land line phone and mobile phone users may need to pay a fee for downloading video, audio or pictures.
What do you need to use it?
~ both you the user and the person you are contacting must download the software.
~ both you the user and the person you are contacting must download the software.
~ you need speakers and a microphone or a headset for your computer.
~ mobile phones and other hand-held devices may need special apps or programming to use Skype properly.
How can Skype be used?
~ for instant messaging
~ for instant messaging
~ file transferring
~ video conferencing
~ phone calls over the internet
Who is using Skype?
~ Skype is being used by a wide variety of people. It began as a cheap way to make phone calls around the world and exploded to being used by educators, the business world and for personal use. This has challenged Skype to continue growing in the services they provide. In November of 2010 they teamed up with KDDI (Japan http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=30303531)
~ Skype is being used by a wide variety of people. It began as a cheap way to make phone calls around the world and exploded to being used by educators, the business world and for personal use. This has challenged Skype to continue growing in the services they provide. In November of 2010 they teamed up with KDDI (Japan http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=30303531)
to make services available on their au Android smart phones. They are also working on bringing video calling to Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network, expanding use for an estimated millions.
May 2011
~ Microsoft purchased Skype Communications and will incorporate it as a division of Microsoft, acquiring all of Skype’s technologies in the purchase. What will this mean for the future of Skype Communications? Will it further expand the capabilities Skype Communications has?
~ Microsoft purchased Skype Communications and will incorporate it as a division of Microsoft, acquiring all of Skype’s technologies in the purchase. What will this mean for the future of Skype Communications? Will it further expand the capabilities Skype Communications has?
In my next post I will look at a division of Skype created specifically for educators!
2 comments:
Good to start your blog with a reminder of what Skype is all about. I think your audience will be teachers, many of whom may be new to some of these ideas. I like your caution about what may happen with Skype now that it is owned by the monolithic Microsoft, which doesn't have a strong reputation for innovation. I think it was a great move by Microsoft to acquire a foundational communication strategy among their products and services. I'm hoping it was also a good move for Skype.
I love Skype! I started using that application on a personal level a few years ago but then I saw the many possibilities for my students.
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