How does skype work?

Question

is skype only a computer to computer telephone program or does it also work like Yahoo messanger and do Instant Messaging? also does it require a microphone to work? Do you plug a telephone in to the phone jack of your computer to work it?

Answer 1

the only thing you need is a microphone (there are also skype enabled phones that can be used).

pc to pc always free calls. pc to cell or landlines is about $30 a yr. int'l calls are usually .01-.03 cents a min.

you can IM or web camera and also conference call. it will import your address book, too.

i've used it for over 3 yrs flawlessly. it's a no-brainer

Answer 2

In a nutshell, Skype does it all...

Instant messaging

Skype to Skype Voice Calls

Skype to PSTN and cell phone Voice calls.

You just need a headset and microphone on your PC.  A USB headset with built-in mic is best.

You can also get Skype phone adapters that allow Skype to be used with a regular telephone, corded or cordless.  No PC required.

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There are many other manufactures supporting Skype hardware phones.

Answer 3

it works like a computer softphone.

Answer 4

Skype-talk, listen, watch, read, write to anyone, anywhere in the world without worrying about cost, distance or time.

Skype is a little piece of a powerful software that makes communicating with people around the world so easy and fun.

With Skype you can say hello or share a laugh with anyone, anywhere.

And if both of you are on Skype, it’s free.

This lets you take video snapshots of the person you’re calling, so whether it’s a reminder of your partner to take with you when you’re travelling on business, or just a snapshot of a particularly silly pair of sunglasses, there’s something for everyone here.

With this version, you can share video in chats and in your mood message.

make your conversations come alive with some of the best clips on the web. Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world.

Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding.

Skype, based in Luxembourg, has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers and is an eBay company

Free calls to people on Skype

Cheap calls to phones worldwide and cheap MSN CALLS - your first call is on us.

Free video calls

Instant messenger

and much more.

Answer 5

Yes, you can also use it for chat and do not need a microphone for that.

You can't use a normal phone but it is best to buy a headset with a microphone attached, so you avoid echo problems.

You also need to download and install the Skype client from the source I sent you.

But if you want to use it for calling you need some kind of microphone. Some webcamera's has that build in.

You can also use Skype for video calls and calling land lines.

You can even use Skype to get a phone number that people can dial in on with answering machine. You can also forward your skype in to a land-line.

Answer 6

I don't think these are the questions to be asked on Yahoo :))

Simply download Skype and experience it, it will tell you. emmm.

And if you are asking its a simple PC to Phone or PC to PC calling software, just you need a Headphone with mike and a High Speed connection for clear voice quality.

IF you want to call PC to PC, the other end use also must install Skype at his end.

Or if you want to call over Phone, then you need to by Calling credits from Skype, by logging in to your Skype account on www.skype.com