2. Menu Overview of Skype History and Creator Purpose of Skype Content of Skype Uses for Skype How is this a Web Tool? Similar Sites Research Pros and Cons
3. Overview of Skype Founded in 2003 http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/ Popular way of communicating via video chat Good technology and fast connection speed
4. History and Creator of Skype Founded by Swedish entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Dane Janus Friis Developed by Estonian developers Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu, Jaan Tallinn "Sky peer-to-peer" abbreviated to "Skyper", which was already taken; dropped final "r" leaving "Skype"
5. Purpose of Skype Make free video and voice calls Send instant messages Share files with other Skype users Make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles Connects business colleagues and keeps friends and families together
10. What does research say? Expanded to the Verizon network and smartphones: Android and iPhone New and better way of communicating Benefits the business industry Keeps long distant people connected As Skype continues to improve, people will remain infatuated by it
