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Skype

Skype 4 in Compact View running on Windows 7
Software information
DeveloperSkype Limited
Initial releaseAugust , 2003
Frequently updatedyes
Written inCodeGear Delphi / Objective-C (Mac OS X/iPhone) / C++ with Qt4 (Linux)
Operating systemCross-platform
Available inCodeGear Delphi / Objective-C (Mac OS X/iPhone) / C++ with Qt4 (Linux)
TypeVoice over Internet Protocol / instant messaging / videoconferencing
LicenseFreeware (with some paid features)
WebsiteSkype.com

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Skype ( ) is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. The network is operated by a company called Skype Limited, headquartered in Luxembourg and partly owned by eBay.

Unlike other VoIP services, the Skype company does not run servers, but makes use of background processing on computers running Skype software-the original name proposed, Sky peer-to-peer (see below) reflects this.

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Q&A: Skype Calling, the Old-Fashioned Way - New York Times (blog) Tweet this news
New York Times (blog)--Is it possible to use a regular telephone handset with -Skype- on the computer? Standard telephone equipment isn't compatible with the computer, but there are ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:17:14 GMT+00:00
Brama Telecom Unveils Skype-Like Services to Clients - TMCnet Tweet this news
TMCnet--These newly added services, according to the company, are competitively comparable to other providers such as -Skype- (News - Alert). Headquartered in Toronto ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:00:34 GMT+00:00
Is that a WiFi hotspot I see? WorkSnug to add Skype Access listings - TechCrunch Tweet this news
TechCrunch--by Steve O'Hear on October 26, 2010 In what looks like a very good fit, location-based service WorkSnug is partnering with -Skype- to help mobile workers ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:09:20 GMT+00:00
Skype for the PS3 allowing more ways to harass the opposition - MMOMFG Tweet this news
MMOMFG--Rumor has is that the internet phone calling software, -Skype-, could be a part of the PS3's future. While this may seem exciting at first, consider the fact ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:43:51 GMT+00:00
Samsung Galaxy Tab missing Verizon Skype app at launch - SlashGear Tweet this news
SlashGear--Engadget snagged shots of one of the carrier's internal training guides, which confirms that the -Skype- mobile, NFL Mobile and V CAST Video apps will all be ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:09:51 GMT+00:00
Nimbuzz Pulls Skype Support Effective October 31st - Phandroid.com Tweet this news
Phandroid.com--It would actually be the folks at -Skype- providing us with the trick, as they continued their mandate to remove their VoIP and messaging services from all ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:57:36 GMT+00:00
Skype 2.8.x for Mac Doesn't Work On New MacBook Airs - Cult of Mac Tweet this news
Cult of Mac--If you're a regular user of -Skype- and you're considering picking up a MacBook Air, be warned: for some reason, ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:03:18 GMT+00:00
Dell Debuts New XPS Laptops - TMC Net Tweet this news
TMC Net--By Raju Shanbhag, TMCnet Contributor Dell announced its new XPS laptops, which deliver improved sound, HD video experience and -Skype- (News - Alert) ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:27:01 GMT+00:00
Nasdaq Hot Stock - eBay Gains Green on Solid Q3 Results - Beacon Equity Research Tweet this news
Beacon Equity Research--Excluding -Skype-, the company's third-quarter revenue increased 10%. eBay reported third-quarter GAAP net income of $431.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted ... - Date : Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:52:35 GMT+00:00
Giannoulias critical of Kirk's Skype Bejing fund-raiser; raised money in ... - Chicago Sun-Times (blog) Tweet this news
Chicago Sun-Times (blog)--Giannoulias said in his press release Kirk "held" a fundraiser in Bejing; rather, Kirk hosted a -Skype- call (a computer video hookup) with 12 US citizens in ... - Date : Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:44:53 GMT+00:00

 

Date (in millions) > (in millions) > (in billions) > (in billions) > (in millions) >
Q4 2005 74.7 10.8 N/A N/A N/A
Q1 2006 94.6 15.2 6.9 0.7 35
Q2 2006 113.1 16.6 7.1 0.8 44
Q3 2006 135.9 18.7 6.6 1.1 50
Q4 2006 171.2 21.2 7.6 1.5 66
Q1 2007 195.5 23.2 7.7 1.3 79
Q2 2007 219.6 23.9 7.1 1.3 90
Q3 2007 245.7 24.2 6.1 1.4 98
Q4 2007 276.3 27.0 11.9 1.6 115
Q1 2008 309.3 31.3 14.2 1.7 126
Q2 2008 338.2 32.0 14.8 1.9 136
Q3 2008 370 33.7 16 2.2 143
Q4 2008 405 36.5 20.5 2.6 145
Q1 2009 443 42.2 23.6 2.9 153
Q2 2009 483 25.5 3.0 170
Q3 2009 521 27.7 3.1 185

Year International call market share
2005 2.9%
2006 4.4%
2008 8%
2010 13%

Instant messaging

Clients by protocol
Single protocol
Protocols
XMPP (Jingle * GWFP) * IMPP * .NET Messenger Service * Skype protocol * SIMPLE * Yahoo! Messenger Protocol * Zephyr * OSCAR * MSNP * TOC/TOC2 * IRC
See also
Mobile instant messaging * Status message * Buddy profile * Contact list * Instant message service center * Instant messaging manager * Presence information * Chatterbot * IM bot * Internet Relay Chat * File sharing * Voice over IP * Webcam * Videoconferencing * Backchannel * Videophone * SMS language * Emoticon



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