Skype is a computer program that can be used to make free voice calls over the
Internet to anyone else who is also using Skype. It's free and considered easy to
download
and use, and works with most computers. Once you
download, register and install the software, you'll need to plug in
a headset, speakers or USB
phone to start using Skype. On September 12, 2005 Skype was acquired by eBay.
Skype Web site You can also forward your Skype calls to a traditional phone or mobile. It won.t cost others any extra to call, and you simply pay the standard SkypeOut rate to call the number that you forward to.