Skype: an introduction

What is it?
Its an internet telephony service owned by Ebay.We already have yahoo messsenger and google
talk video,and skype for now is just like that for us indians(because we they dont allow
us to have local numbers here).It offers instant messenger,video conferencing and file transfer.

Installation:
Its a freeware.Go to skype.com ,download 2.1 mb installer and run it.It will do the
rest.And if it fail to install you can try the full set up(about 22.2MB).Need less to say you need microphone,speaker
and optionally a webcam,to use skype.

How to get started:
You need a skype account for that.After installation ,when you run it for first time you can fill in the form and get an account.

How to find friends:
You can use your friends name,skypename or e-mail id to find him/her.His name along with his city ,so its really easy to find friends.It allows to import conatcts from out look as well as yahoo.

Yes but not from your gmail account, well thats bad!
What can you do with it:
you can do video chat and instant messaging,both are free skype to skype.
you can even call to mobile and landline numbers,but thats a paid service.