What is Skype

Skype is an IP telephony service provider that offers free calling between subscribers and low-cost calling to people who don't use the service. Basically, Skype is the most popular voice communication service in the world. The Skype service comes with an application software, that is called a softphone, which is why many people think of Skype as being only a software, overlooking the great service behind to working out.
Skype is changing how people communicate with the integration of voice and IM (Instant Messaging) into one application around the world. You can talk when you want and type when you want and switch between the two as you wish, seamlessly.

What do you need to use Skype?:

Here is a list of all you need to have to be able to use Skype easily:

•    Strong PC (computer, laptop etc).
•    Good Internet connection, preferably broadband.
•    Sound. Make sure your sound card is working properly.
•    Speakers or earpieces.
•    You can freely download Skype software from www.skype.com
•    A microphone.

Skype is Free...

Calls on Skype are free only if the two (or more) communicating parties are using a PC (or Skype-compatible device) and are using the Skype service over the Internet. If a Skype user wants to call a mobile or landline no (phone) from the PC, then he has to pay cheap rates (much cheaper than traditional telephone or roaming) via buy credit. This service is called SkypeOut. In order to receive calls through Skype on a PC (Computer) from mobile and landline phones, the SkypeIn service can be used against prepaid credit.

Skype Features :

Skype has an interesting number of features like call or video conferencing, SMS, voicemail, call forwarding, contact list, integration with MySpace, Facebook, public chats, business control panel, sketch pad, desktop sharing and many more other things.