If you've heard about Skype--and who hasn't with all the recent media
attention devoted to Internet telephone services--chances are you've been
mighty tempted to try it out. Skype Hacks tells you what all the Skype
hype is about, explains the basics, and shows you more than 100 clever
tips and tricks for tweaking and tuning Skype to make it do just what you
Millions of people (48 million and counting, in fact) have opted for
Skype, which uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to turn any PC, Mac, or
Pocket PC into a telephone. Skype offers free calls between computers and
extremely cheap calls to "old-fashioned" phone numbers (landlines and
mobile phones). The sound quality is excellent, and end-to-end encryption
But if you really know what you're doing, Skype can accomplish a whole
lot more than that. Software developer and author Andrew Sheppard
recently converted his entire house to Skype and uses it for all his
personal and business calls, even when he's traveling. In Skype Hacks, he
shows you how to do things with the technology that even the engineers at
Skype Hacks shows you how to:
- Get started with Skype
- Figure out how much money you're saving and maximize your savings
- Cut the ties to your old phone company
- Optimize your Skype configuration
- Integrate Skype with desktop tools like Microsoft Office and your web
- Set up a Skype-based call center
The book offers ideas for creating and organizing a contacts list, using
Skype to transfer files, taking advantage of chat and voicemail
capabilities, turning a PDA into a mobile phone, and automating Skype for
even greater efficiency. So whether you'd simply like to give Skype a
trial run, you want new Skype ring tones and fun on-hold music, or you're
considering wiring your home with Skype to get rid of "regular" phone
service altogether, Skype Hacks is your ideal guide.
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