Skype?

[shylock73]

Would someone please explain all about `Skype`. TIA.

[vehelpfulguy]

A little bit of research should answer most of your questions. Here is their web site:

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/newtoskype/

Basically you plug a phone into your computer and talk over the broadband network to other Skype users.

Think of it as a "webcam" without the visuals.

[rojash]

allthough you can also use a webcam for videao calls via Skype :-)