What is Skype?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 6:55pm

A NY television news program asked me to "Skype" the events in my area during tomorrow's storm. The trouble is, I have only the foggiest notion what this is and the info I got when I did a Google search wasn't helpful. Do I need a webcam? Would a cellphone suffice?

[romantico]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 7:14pm

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=what+is+skype%3F&aq=f&aqi=g8g-s1g1&aql=&oq=what+is+skype%3F&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=d331bd8e2d0de10c

I use it all the time. You can just talk with no picture or web cam or you can use a webcam. I talk to family in Europe once in a while and it is AMAZING!(and free!)

Updated On: 9/2/10 at 07:14 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 7:19pm

It seems that I would need a webcam for this. Luckily I don't have one or else the early morning viewers in the Tri-State area would be subjected to Dollypop before his makeup call.

[romantico]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 7:41pm

You don't need a webcam. I have a MAC with a built in camera. If I don't feel like I wanna be seen, I'll switch it off.It's very easy and my sister is thinking about getting rid of her land line. Skype can save you a lot of $$$. You should look into it. I love it!

[sabrelady]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 8:25pm

Just remember Skype does not support 911 calls. If emerg services need to locate you they will not be able to.There was a case in TO about a child dying from a pool accident EMS could not locate the house.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 8:43pm

My computer doesn't have a built in camera. In a situation like this, why would anyone want to talk about a hurricane on Skype without showing images?

I've graciously declined the offer.

[romantico]

Posted: 9/2/10 at 9:07pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mflr-kQlk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWq7n4w3cq4

[StockardFan]

Posted: 9/3/10 at 12:25am

My mom and I both have Macs and we Skype often. Although she always calls and wants to Skype when I've just woken up and look like crap. I know it's just my mom, but still.

[~FloweryFriend~]

Posted: 9/4/10 at 8:57am

I'm dating a guy in London. I'm in Florida.

Skype is a Godsend.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 9/8/10 at 5:03pm