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01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page iii Skype® FOR DUMmIES‰ by Loren and Susan Abdulezer and Howard Dammond Foreword by Niklas Zennström CEO and co-founder of Skype 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page ii 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page i Skype® FOR DUMmIES‰ 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page ii 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page iii Skype® FOR DUMmIES‰ by Loren and Susan Abdulezer and Howard Dammond Foreword by Niklas Zennström CEO and co-founder of Skype 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page iv Skype® For Dummies® Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2007 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permit- ted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. 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Library of Congress Control Number: 2006929466 ISBN: 978-0-470-04891-7 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1B/SX/RS/QW/IN 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page v About the Authors Loren Abdulezer is CEO and President of Evolving Technologies Corporation, a New York–based technology consulting firm. He is an experienced IT profes- sional serving many Fortune 500 companies. Loren is the author of Excel Best Practices for Business and Escape from Excel Hell and served as technical editor of Crystal Xcelsius For Dummies, all published by Wiley. Loren is always explor- ing new technologies and finding pragmatic and innovative applications. When Skype came along he was quick to recognize its benefits in business and all walks of life. This book is a direct result of wanting to bring those benefits one step closer to a broader audience. Susan Abdulezer is currently a full time Multimedia Developer in New York City. Susan creates interactive DVDs, documentaries, and Web-delivered media. She has received many honors for technology innovation, winning the prestigious Computerworld/Smithsonian Award in Technology and Academia in both 1996 and 1997. Susan has also written numerous feature articles on education and technology as the contributing editor of Converge Magazine from 1998 to 2002. Susan is active in the Digital Storytelling community, exploring the nature and power of the emerging digital culture. She has also been known to tear herself away from the computer to play classical violin in the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. Howard Dammond is an experienced IT professional and technical instruc- tor, having consulted at several major Fortune 500 companies. Howard has 20-plus years of experience as a technical trainer and developer of innovative learning materials. His perspective on teaching and skills development was first inspired and then intensively developed at Yale University in its unique Master of Arts in Teaching program, where he focused on learning theory, the acquisition and nurture of analytic skills, and interdisciplinary methods of curriculum planning and development. 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page vi 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page vii Dedications Loren Abdulezer: To my parents, Ralph and Joyce. Susan Abdulezer: To my parents, George and Cele (better known as CyberPops and Mamou). Howard Dammond: To my wife, Daria; my daughter Rhianna; my son, David; my father, HR; my mom, May. 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/8/06 8:26 PM Page viii 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/13/06 10:53 AM Page ix Authors’ Acknowledgments In writing this book we feel as though we embarked on an enormous journey. We couldn’t have done it without the help and assistance of colleagues, friends, and peers who have gone out of their way to be helpful. We express our heart- felt gratitude and appreciation, and we acknowledge their contribution in the making of this book and its companion Web site (www.skype4dummies.com). Numerous people have been generous, devoting their time, energy, and exper- tise. We need to single out two people who were especially instrumental in facilitating the connections to the right people within Skype and throughout the Skype community. Thank you, Kat James and Romain Bertrand. Lester Madden, Dan Houghton, Raul Liive, and Tony Saigh opened many doors for us. We’ve had numerous and engaging conversations both inside and outside of Skype. In order of first name, we thank the following people: Aaron Wellman, Adam Gross, Allison Kohn, Anders Hallin, Ash Valeski, Ben Lilienthal, Bernard Percy, Bill Campbell, Bill Good, Brian Phillips, Charles Bender, Christophe Melle, Dani Shefer, David Cohen, David Rivier, Deborah Quinlan, Dick Schiferli, Elspeth Knight, Eric Choi, Eric Partaker, Erica Jostedt, Eyal Gever, Faye Williams, Gershon Goren, Gordon Evans, Graeme Gibson, Grete Napits, Heron Stone, Imogen Bailey, Jaanus Kase, Jen Webb, Jennifer Ruff, Jeremy Hague, Jim Brady, Jin Kim, Joan Gordon, John Martin, John Picard, Karen Gorman, Karen Richardson, Karen Sohl, Kelly Reed, Leslie Schecht, Liz Tierney, Lou Guercia, Martin Dougiamas, Mat Taylor, Melinda Kolk, Natasha Konstantinova, Nicola Riordan, Olivia Selbie, Philip Pool, Philippe Tessier, Phillip Pyo, Rich Conti, Rouzbeh Pasha, Sam Aparicio, Sandy Krochek, Sara Reitz, Scott Miller, Shira Litvak, Stan Kwang, Stella Porto, Stephanie Zari, Tom Gillen, Viktoria Randalainen, and Wendy Dominguez. We also thank all those friends and family members who helped us put Skype through its paces, and especially George and Cele Pomerantz, who embraced Skype wholeheartedly. We are grateful for having Susan Christophersen, Leah Cameron, and Colleen Totz Diamond as our editors to give our book shape, clarity, and coherence. Susan Christophersen and Greg Croy did an incredible job of pulling this book together. We also wish to express our gratitude to Jen Webb, Jodi Jensen, Mary Corder, Andy Cummings, and Lisa Coleman. 01_048917 ffirs.qxp 12/13/06 10:53 AM Page x Publisher’s Acknowledgments We’re proud of this book; please send us your comments through our online registration form located at www.dummies.com/register/. Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following: Acquisitions, Editorial, and Composition Services Media Development Project Coordinator: Kristie Rees Project Editor: Susan Christophersen Layout and Graphics: Lavonne Cook, Acquisitions Editor: Greg Croy Stephanie D. Jumper, Barbara Moore, Development Editors: Susan Christophersen, Barry Offringa, Laura Pence, Leah Cameron, Colleen Totz Diamond Ronald Terry Editorial Manager: Jodi Jensen Proofreaders: Techbooks Media Development Manager: Indexer: Jessica Kramer, Techbooks Laura VanWinkle Anniversary Logo Design: Richard Pacifico Editorial Assistant: Amanda Foxworth Sr. Editorial Assistant: Cherie Case Cartoons: Rich Tennant (www.the5thwave.com) Publishing and Editorial for Technology Dummies Richard Swadley, Vice President and Executive Group Publisher Andy Cummings, Vice President and Publisher Mary Bednarek, Executive Acquisitions Director Mary C.