What is skype and how does it work?

What is skype? How does it work and how do I get it on my computer?

• What is SKYPE, how does it work and what is involved in hooking it up to my computer? Is SKYPE a program that has to be bought in the store? Is there a monthly charge for using skype? What is this all about.

• Answer:

  Skype is one of the most used application as a VoIP application which you can get for free. With Skype, you not only can make voice calls using your computer. Besides voice calls. Skype also has the standard multifunction instant chatting feature too ( typing a conversation, emoticon, user avatar, etc) and also allows you to have a video conference, group video sharing. Group video sharing on Skype is the main focus for the latest Skype version. Two people video chat is free. Three people and up to ten, can be a monthly subscription, or a Day Pass cost. Group video costs are found under Skype Premium. To call phones and mobiles from Skype you will need to buy some Skype Credit or a subscription. Simply download and install Skype. Here is download link of Skype: http://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_5.7.0.123.msi You need to create an account to login Skype. How do I create a Skype account? https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10184/How-do-I-create-a-Skype-account Also Refer to: What is Skype? http://about.skype.com/ Getting started with Skype (Windows) https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11098/Getting-started-with-Skype-Windows Regards, Tamim