Skype ?????

[Janet]

Are any of you on Skype? Kat talked me into it yesterday and it is a hoot!!! I was able to be on the computer and just talk and laugh with her. You can just talk or use video....ALL FREE. We could even do group/conference calls.

It only took a minute to download....I kept telling Kat...."I love it" and she kept saying "I knew you would". Here is the link if any of you are interested.

www.skype.com

We could all have a video conference call sometime. How cool!!!

If you sign up....let us know in this thread. You can add me using my email address, if you don't have it...just PM me.

[Lindsey]

That woud be cool to do a whole conference call! I've never heard any of your voices before... I hope I don't sound too Canadian :eek: :D

I'll get it on my laptop when I get home tonight :)

[Blueyes]

I already have it Janet. My son gave me a camera to go with it last Christmas so I can see the kids and talk at the same time. I haven't used it in forever, lol!

[Janet]

How wonderful that you already have it. Great idea to stay in touch. Lindsey...you and the others need to get it too! What fun we could have....LOLOL

[paula1961]

I've never heard of it lol! I will look into it though! Sounds like fun!

[judy]

There is Skype on my laptop. I had no idea of what it did until now! Is it like a video call? It does sound like fun!

[gja1000]

I "think" I have it - my granddaughter set it up for me (I think). I'll have to poke around and see if I can find it.

[Lindsey]

I got it!!

[Janet]

There is Skype on my laptop. I had no idea of what it did until now! Is it like a video call? It does sound like fun!

Yes Judy...you can make a regular call OR a video call. Kat and I didn't do the video because I wasn't ready and looked like crap....LOLOL

[DianaB]

I don't have a camera so I'll have to get one.

[judy]

Yes Judy...you can make a regular call OR a video call. Kat and I didn't do the video because I wasn't ready and looked like crap....LOLOL

I get ya! I don't want to be on video either;)

[Gina]

Judy I got a new laptop and I have a web camera to and it says Skype .. now what lol .. Janet what do we do ? I would love to have a conference call and talk to all.

[Janet]

Gina...my laptop came with a camera and mike too. I had to download Skype.

When you get Skype, you can put an avatar and things too. I think most of you have my email address...you can add me as a contact then. If not....let me know and I'll send it.

[Janet]

So has anyone added Skype yet and figured out how to use it?

[Lindsey]

Lol I downloaded it right after this thread started and I haven't used it yet

[DianaB]

No, I haven't.

[Blueyes]

I use it all of the time! I don't think I would have been able to make it without my kids if it hadn't been for Skype!! I leave mine turned on all of the time and just minimize it. Sometimes when I'm on the computer it rings like a phone, lol! I just click answer then camera and we talk and look at each other. I LOVE it!

[Janet]

I think we should all make sure we have it.

[Blueyes]

Most computers now have a camera built in, and you can register on skype.com

[gja1000]

My granddaughter put it on my computer, I think, but I don't see it now......

[Marilyn]

Someone told me that Skype is expensive to use. Is there a cost?

[Blueyes]

Nope, totally free!! I talk to/see my kids in the Philippines every few days, and it costs nothing!

[Janet]

Betsi is right....it's totally free!

[Marilyn]

Awesome!!! May have to look into this with our oldest living in California. We miss her so much!!!

Would be nice to conference with you all. Would love to hear your accents. We don't have an accent down here, of course!! ;)

[Blueyes]

Marilyn, it's so simple you'll wonder why you haven't done it before. It helps so much to look at your kid when you're talking. My grandkids like to watch my dogs, and sometimes I just walk through the house with my laptop turned around so the kids can see where I'm going, lol! It makes them feel like they're here with me!

[gja1000]

Hey Betsi! You may want to follow this link http://www.switched.com/2010/09/29/facebook-and-skype-teaming-up-for-sms-and-voice-chat-sharing/?icid=main%7Cnetscape%7Cdl5%7Csec3_lnk2%7C174156 It seems that Skype and FB may be teaming up.

[Janet]

That was interesting, but not sure I understand how it will all work.

[Janet]

Has anyone else gotten Skype yet? I only have it on my laptop...can I put it on my IPad? Diana....you really need to get this!

[JJJ]

Lol, i just posted on Gayle thread about this program. Ok cool now I know the name. :D

[DianaB]

Has anyone else gotten Skype yet? I only have it on my laptop...can I put it on my IPad? Diana....you really need to get this!


And have you looking at me in my pj's......with my hair and teeth not brushed...........I don't think so!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Janet]

I've seen you that way before...lolol

[Lindsey]

I just used my Skype for the first time on the weekend to talk with Scott's sister and the new baby :D I've had it forever but I'm still pretty new to it. Is there a way to talk to multiple people at once? Could we have a conference call sort of chat?

[DianaB]

I've seen you that way before...lolol:sidesplit: I guess you have!!!!!

[Janet]

So get busy and download it.....PLEASE!!!! I have it on my laptop and my Ipad.