Today I ventured into the realm of yet another web 2.0 tool--Skype! With just a few clicks I downloaded this free software, allowing me to connect with other Skype users to chat and video conference all for free. Of course, like most software applications, there are upgrade options at cost. For example, I could pay to make phone calls to non-Skype users, or even create a CrazyTalk video avitar to communicate through--How cool! And...as I always have The World is Flat philosophy tucked away in the deep recesses of my mind...Skype is accessible globally (via Internet connection of course) and makes searching for global contacts and placing free international calls as simple as clicking a button. Yes I did say FREE INTERNATIONAL CALLS...the pen/video/voice-pal opportunities are endless! Now to get a web-cam...
P.S. The word on the street is that Logitech makes a web-cam that also provides opportunities for communicating as an avitar. How would you like to video conference with a shark?
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So, Hilary, did you call anyone in Madagascar?
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