Wanted to let you all know that we have downloaded the Skype software and are offically online chatters. We have used it multiple times this week, although not without difficulty. We have a webcam so we can be seen when called. It really is a simple process and easy to learn. Our mistake has been to skip the tutorial step. The connection is clear as a bell. I talked to my brother last night which is over 3.000 miles away for about an hour without missing a word. He was even able to send me a picture through skype while talking! And, all this for free! This is so great for us since we can talk long distance for free. Our current long distance charges are $1.59 a minute.Here is how it works. I don't think it works for dial-up users. Anyone know?
1. Google Skype. Find the offical website. Register as a new user.
2. Download software.
3. Go through the tutorial.
4. Search for us under contacts using Tammy's email address. Add us to contacts.
5. You will need either a headset with microphone OR a webcam. I was told these are relatively inexpensive.
6. Give us a call
*Ask some computer savy person for help if this sounds overwhelming.*
Thank you Steve M. for letting us know about skype. Before leaving the states, he handed us a headset to take with us telling us about skype. And, as soon as he heard we were hooked up to DSL, he gave us the needed nudge. (Thanks Steve). Neither of us knew about it.
Oh, and the picture was taken in Ixtapa right before we boarded a boat to head out to Ixtapa Island. That was a few weeks ago.
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