Chapter 2. Skype Quick Start
IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU LEARN HOW TO:
- DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL SKYPE
- VERIFY THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED
- CREATE A SKYPE ACCOUNT
- SET YOUR INITIAL PREFERENCES
- USE SKYPE FOR THE FIRST TIME TO MAKE A CALL, SEND AN INSTANT MESSAGE (IM), AND TRANSFER A FILE
Downloading and installing Skype can be done successfully without instructions, but a summary of the process is included in this chapter to help you get you up and running quickly on Skype.
This chapter is for computer-savvy users who don’t need detailed instructions. It summarizes Chapters 3 and 4, and covers installation procedures for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. For instructions on other operating systems (Linux and Pocket PC), please see Chapter 3
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