Skpe

Last week Kelly told me I should download Skpe on my computer. Now I'm probably the only person who has not heard of this service. It is a software program that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet to other Skype users, free of charge. Using this software you can also make calls to landlines and cell phone for a small fee. Instant messaging, transfering of files and video conferencing is also available.

So I downloaded the software. Since this is like a phone I had to find a microphone. Luckily Kelly has all his old computer parts stored in the basement so I was able to find an old microphone. I entered Kelly's email address and automatically found Kelly's Skpe account. I tried to call him but he was offline. Later that afternoon I received a google chat message from him so I told him to get onto Skpe. Kelly has a new Macbook so his computer has a built in camera plus microphone. When we connected his image came up on my computer and we started talking. It was cool to be able to talk and hear clearly with just a tiny time lag. It was great to watch him as we talked. I even saw and talked to Ben. Kelly was able to take his computer and walk around the apartment so Tim and I could see the entire apartment and even the outside view! Now I'll have to go run out and buy a small camera for the computer so Kelly can watch Tim and I while we talk. Kind of scarry talking to a little camera....

This is a great service if you have friends or family that live far away. How great to be able to talk and see them at the same time over the computer.

Go to Skype at http://www.skype.com