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Sunday, August 29, 2010

what is skype?

Skype is application software, which is used to make calls using Internet bandwidth. It operates on a technology called VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol. VoIP - voice over IP - service, consumers enjoy the convenience of a cell phone with the benefits of full Internet connectivity for telephony. The same technology used in internet surfing (data networks) can be used to transmit voice and fax. Many business series handset like Imate, HP, Nokia, etc comes with Skype software installed in it.

Skype software was developed by the Swedish and Danish entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis and a team of software developers.
Skype allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet to other Skype users free of charge and to landlines and cell phones for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing and the ability to circumvent Firewalls.

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