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Skype Tamara Taylor
Released in 2003 • Voice over IP service and Instant Messaging client • Developed by the makers of Kazaa • Name comes from “Sky” and “Peer” • In 2010 Skype had 663 million registered users • Purchased by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion Background
Skype is a Voice over IP (internet provider) (VoIP) service that allows you to video chat with anyone who has a compatible device. • It can be used for Calling, Video, Messaging, and Sharing • It is free!* (to non-landline telephones or mobile devices not on Skype network) • Unlike other VoIP services, Skype is a hybrid Peer-to-Peer and client server system Important Facts
What is Skype? Calling, seeing, messaging and sharing with others – wherever they are. • What devices can use it: Apple, Android, Windows, Linux. Basically all of them. • Registered users • Unique Skype Name • You’ll need: • Webcam (so you can be seen) • Computer or mobile device with microphone and speakers • Internet connection How it works
Long distance communications • Collaborative projects • Tutor sessions • Meetings • Call mobile and Landlines What can Skype be used for?
Uses Background Processing that is a hybrid P2P Network and a Client-Server model. • Saves money for business that require collaborative teams working long distances. • Allows one on one training or feedback sessions without delay for responses • Ability to “see” the problem or result instantly Why is it innovated and important?
To see what someone sees when they are Skype-ing: Take out your phone, turn the camera around to face you and say “HI” to your imaginary Skype person. Now make a silly face. That’s how you look on Skype. activity
In what ways do you think Skype has helped people separated by distances? Question
Wikipedia: Skype, P2P, Client Server • Skype.com/What is Skype • Skype on YouTube References