What is Skype ?

Skype is a simple bit of software that lets you make free calls to your friends all over the world. And you don’t pay any money for it, it’s free.

And it doesn’t just work on Windows, like some other software you may know. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.

When it comes to talking, instant messaging or transferring files, Skype has gone to great lengths to make it secure. Skype automatically encrypts everything before sending it through the internet. Likewise, on arrival everything is decrypted on-the-spot and presented as crystal clear speak, text or a file transfer nobody can intercept.

You can also send instant messages with Skype. That’s nice for when you’re talking about a website and you want to send that really long address. You can also send one of those little smiley faces along with your message. Smile to the world and the world smiles back.

It’s completely secure for you and up to four others to get together to coordinate tactics in a game, make one of those important business decisions or simply have a chat, even if you’re all on different continents.

Simply choose from our cool range of accessories such as a headset, webcam or a phone and off you go, as simple as that.