Skype

[frostyspecs]

Over th past few monthsI have posted quite a few questions on setting up Skype and I am pleased to say that the system is working fine. So I can now speak to anybody in the WORLD who is on Sykpe for nothing, free zilch. Too good to be true ? well I cannot see any catches what a wonderful world we live in.

[BillyBB]

Spam messages.

Finding that the people the other side of the world are idiots too!

Glad you got it sorted. 12000000 people online right now.

[jason.p]

The problem I see with Skype is that the person you want to contact needs to be on line and expecting a call. Perhaps you could give them a ring first!! (Please correct me if I'm wrong)

[rojash]

"Spam messages"
I've never received a spam message on Skype, whereas I get loads of junk calls trying to get me to sign up for more credit cards, etc. on my land line.

"and expecting a call" - why?
Either their machine needs to be on or they need to have a Skype phone, but that's hardly a big deal.

[hc4361]

I have a skype phone that means my computer doesn't need to be turned on, and the phone behaves exactly like a normal phone, with skype contacts.

[jason.p]

I obviously had the wrong idea about Skype! I thought it worked PC to PC via a webcam. Maybe now I'll look into it, especially contacting friends and relatives abroad.