Skype was founded in 2003 by entrepreneurs from Denmark and Sweden. It was later acquired by eBay in 2005 and parts of it were sold to other groups in 2009. The document then discusses some alternative messaging apps to Skype like eBuddy, WhatsApp, Viber, LINE and WeChat. It also outlines some key features of Skype like emoticons, screen sharing, changing text styles, and contact sharing. The document provides tips for improving Skype performance and discusses both the benefits and limitations of using Skype.

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2.  Skype was founded in 2003 by Janus Friis from Denmark and
Niklas Zennström from Sweden. The Skype software was created
by the Estonians Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu, and JaanTallinn The
first public beta version was released on 29 August 2003.
 In June 2005, Skype entered into an agreement with the Polish
web portal Onet.pl. On 12 September 2005, eBay Inc. agreed to
acquire Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies SA for
approximately US$2.5 billion in up-front cash and eBay stock, plus
potential performance-based consideration.
 On 1 September 2009, it was announced that eBay was selling
65% of Skype to Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz and the Canada
Pension Plan Investment Board for US$1.9 billion, valuing Skype at
US$2.75 billion.

3.  eBuddy
 If you are very attached to the Messenger environment and not willing to use
another client, there's always eBuddy
 WhatsApp
 WhatsApp, although not free, is one of the best alternatives to Messenger.
Anyone can chat with WhatsApp rapidly and easily, on a variety of mobile
platforms.
 Viber
 Viber, based in Cyprus, is a free alternative to WhatsApp
 LINE
 As with Viber, you can send free messages and make free calls with LINE, and use
it from a PC.
 WeChat ( Make New Friends )
 WeChat according to experts has become one of the best alternative to
WhatsApp.

4.  Secret emoticons.
The common Skype emoticons can be accessed by clicking on the smiley at the top of
 Share screens.
 No more need to screen capture a video to share it with friends and colleagues.
 Change text font and size,
 By default, Skype’s font is 8pt Tahoma.
 Share contacts.
 If you want to share contacts with a new Skype friend, you don’t have to type each Skype
id.
 Quickly edit your last message.
 If you notice a typo in you last message just after hitting the Enter button, you may click
the Up arrow and the message will appear back in the edit box

5. 
Install the latest version of Skype – most of the known and common issues, problems, and
bugs are often resolved when Skype release a new version of their software.
 Download and install available updates for your operating system.
 Also update your webcam, display, audio, microphone drivers (whichever are available).
 Close other unnecessary windows and programs while using Skype.
 Update your anti-virus and/or firewall – there are certain security programs that interrupt
or restrict Skype to reach it maximum potentials.
 Update and “Clean” Internet Explorer – regardless of the web browser you set as default or
prefer to use. Some of the Skype functions use Internet Explorer engines.
 Run computer maintenance – this will boost not only Skype’s performance, but of other
programs in your computer as well.

6.  1. Price
If you plan to use Skype just for calling other Skype users, then it is free - you can even
have a small online meeting. Skype also lets you video conference with another person using
the free plan. The only drawback is that you can't have a larger video conference on the free
plan, as you can only hold a video call with one user at a time.
 2. Ease of Use
Skype is very easy to install, set-up and begin using. It has a really user-friendly
interface that anyone, regardless of their level of tech knowledge, can learn to use. Adding new
contacts, sending instant messages and placing calls are all done with the click of a button.
4. Reliability
In the early VoIP days, call quality was bad and calls got dropped often. This kind of technology
wasn’t an option for businesses as not only it was very annoying to have calls drop all the time,
but it was unprofessional to choose such bad quality services.

7.  To use Skype you have to be connected to the Internet, unlike other web cams
where you don’t have to be.
 It can be too easy to search for people.
Even though contacts can be blocked, there are a lot of people that can still
find and add you.
 Network connection
Skype is a network-intensive program. Although the basic version is
completely free, an Internet service (preferably a high-speed network connection) is
required to use the program.
 Security
With it is popularity, Skype is a target for hackers and attackers looking for
ways to steal personal information such as passwords. Though developers encrypt
Skype calls, especially with newer versions, the messaging program is still
susceptible to being hacked, especially if the proper security measures aren't taken
by the user.

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