Skype is presented as "Application Software"...

2. Presented By:
Fizza Qayyum (30)
Muhammad Farooq (50)
Maham Kamran (44)
Presented To:
Ma’am Zainab Rehman

4. Introduction
• Skype is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart.
• It used to be that when traveling internationally meant
difficulty keeping in touch. When it was possible, it cost an
arm and a leg, making contact difficult.
• Skype is a service for its users to communicate with each
around the world over the internet and in many cases for
free!
• Share a story
• Celebrate a birthday
• Learn a language
• Hold a meeting
• Work with colleagues

5. History
• Founded by Janus Friis from Denmark and Niklas Zennström
from Sweden (2003)
• The first public beta version was released on 29 August 2003
• On 12 September 2007, eBay Inc. agreed to acquire
Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies SA for US$2.5 billion
• On 1 September 2009, it was announced that eBay was selling
65% of Skype for US$1.9 billion
• On 10 May 2011, Microsoft Corporation acquired Skype
Communications for US$8.5 billion
• Microsoft began this transition on 8 April 2013, and
completed the move by 30 April

6. Interface

7. Features
 Calling
• Skype to Skype calls
• Calls to/from mobiles and landlines
• Group calls
• Skype Number
• Forward calls
• Online Number
• Caller ID
• Skype To Go numbers
• Skype Click to Call

8. Features
Video Calling
• One to one video calls
• Group video calls
Messaging
• Voicemail
• Instant messaging
• Send texts (SMS)
• Voice messages
• GroupMe

9. Features
Sharing
• Send files
• Screen sharing
• Group screen sharing
• Send contacts
Skype to Facebook
Skype Wi-Fi
Skype Manager
Skype for Outlook
Skype buttons

10. Skype in a Business Aspect
Save money
• Free Skype to Skype video and voice calls
• Call mobiles and landlines
• Skype Manager
• Skype Connect
Stay connected
• Voice messages
• Skype Numbers

11. Skype in a Business Aspect
• Skype Wi-Fi
• Forward calls
• Skype buttons
• Skype To Go
Work together
• Group video calls
• Instant messaging
• File sharing

12. Skype and Education
Skype in the classroom
• Collaborate with other classes, no matter where
they are
• Find guest speakers and invite them into your
classroom
• Take a virtual field trip anywhere in the world
Skype Lessons
Resources on Skype in the classroom
Guest speakers

13. Skype Education Partners

14. Skype and Education
Mystery Skype
Mystery Skype is an educational game,
invented by teachers, played by two
classrooms on Skype. The aim of the game is
to guess the location of the other classroom
by asking questions with each other.
It's suitable for all age groups and can be
used to teach subjects like geography, history,
languages, mathematics and science.

15. Skype and Education
• Categories
Connect & collaborate
Culture
Debate & discussion
Design & media
Economics & politics
Expressive arts
Food & nutrition
Geography
Health & social care
History
Languages
Math
Music
Physical education
Psychology & sociology
Reading & writing
Religion & philosophy
Science
Social studies
Technology

16. Advantages
• Free communication
• Potential to be a great technology
• SkypeOut
• Easy to install
• Very cheap for its potential users
• Voice conferences (many users at a time)
• Works behind typical network security services
• Helpful community of users

17. Disadvantages
• Needs internet access
• No language translator
• Requirements (computer, headphones, webcam)
• Target for hackers
• Closed Community
• Children online are at risk
• Uncontrolled registration system for users
• Permits multiple concurrent logins

18. Conclusion
• Skype has changed the way we connect with others not
only on a national level, but on an international level as
well. This VoIP service has attained much success over
the past few years and continues to evolve at a rapid
rate. It will continue to gain more and more followers
due to its benefits such as being compatible with Mac
and PC, being almost completely free, and is now being
extremely portable. However, this program has run into
some obstacles socially, legally and ethically. In short,
“Wherever you are, wherever they are – Skype keeps
you together.”