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Skype

Skype. Tamara Taylor. Content. 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.

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Skype

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  1. Skype Tamara Taylor

  2. Content

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Long distance communications • Collaborative projects • Tutor sessions • Meetings • Call mobile and Landlines What can Skype be used for?

  7. 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?

  8. 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

  9. In what ways do you think Skype has helped people separated by distances? Question

  10. Wikipedia: Skype, P2P, Client Server • Skype.com/What is Skype • Skype on YouTube References

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