May 9, 2011   Communications

Skype, the biggest VoIP provider

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For the general public is familiar with the Skype. This software is first and best known provider of free and inexpensive Internet calling. More than 29 million Internet users use this software.

Skype is not only the first and best known regarding internet calls from PC to PC. The power of Voice over IP, VOIP , the software provides many additional features and is easy to install. With Skype you can not only make calls but also chat, text messaging, video conferencing with a webcam, and use voice mail. Depending on what you want to use it for free, or paid at reduced prices. Skype-Out, you can also call landlines.

Many free features
Free Skype negotiations with other Skype users:

  • Others call on Skype
  • Video calls on Skype
  • One-on-one and group chats account
  • Conference calling with up to 9 people perform
  • Calls to other Skype users
  • Paid jobs

Not everything is free. You must buy a Skype credit for:

  • The calls to landlines via Skype Out , or mobile numbers
  • Receiving Skype calls via Skype-in
  • Sending and receiving voicemails
  • Transfer to other phones
  • Texting
  • Buying ringtones

System
Skype is available for multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux and Mac. PC running Windows 2000 or XP. When using Windows 2000 is also required DirectX 9.0 for video calls. The Windows version is over 12 Mb and can be relatively simple to install.