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Skype Me! From Single User to Small Enterprise and Beyond
- 1st Edition - December 12, 2005
- Author: Markus Daehne
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 8 9 7 1 - 1
This book is divided into four parts. Part I begins with several chapters on the basics of Skype. Here the reader learns how to install and configure Skype on several platforms… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book is divided into four parts. Part I begins with several chapters on the basics of Skype. Here the reader learns how to install and configure Skype on several platforms including Windows, Max OSX, Linux, and PocketPC. The reader will also learn how to begin making voice over IP calls immediately. Part II deals with the more advanced features of Skype. Here the reader learns how to use Skype on new “Skype Ready” cell phones, use Skype for more advanced, business-oriented tasks such as scheduling and file transfers, as well as using SkypeOut. Part III discusses how to integrate Skype with third party networking, communication, and security devices such as routers, firewalls, and mail servers, as well as using the brand new Skype for Business. Part IV covers the Skype Application Programming Interface, Plug-ins, Add-ons, and third party tools. Here the reader learns to develop and customize their own applications using the new, powerful, Skype API.
* Skype has over 70,000,0000 users worldwide, and 13 forums with over 25,000 members
* Skype's Application Programming Interface (API) allows users to develop their own applications and customize Skype with the information found in this book
* Makrus Daehne is one of the most recognized and respected authorities on Skype and he is the forum moderator on the Skype Web site
* Skype's Application Programming Interface (API) allows users to develop their own applications and customize Skype with the information found in this book
* Makrus Daehne is one of the most recognized and respected authorities on Skype and he is the forum moderator on the Skype Web site
This is the first book published on Skype would be a guide for developers, power users, and early adopters.
Instructions for online access
Dedication
Syngress Acknowledgments
Lead Author and Technical Editor
Technical Editor
Contributing Authors
Foreword Contributor
Foreword
Part I: Getting Started with Skype
Chapter 1: An Overview of Skype
What Is All the Hype about Skype?
What Are VoIP, Voice Chat, or Voice Calls?
Skype Architecture (Basic)
Peer-to-Peer Technology (Basic)
Peer-to-Peer Conferencing (Basic/Advanced)
Skype Options (Basic)
Skype Security (Basic)
Chapter 2: Installing Skype
Requirements to Make Voice Calls (Basic and Advanced)
Connection Types
Testing Your Existing Setup
Installing Skype for Windows
Installing Skype for Pocket PC
Installing Skype for Mac OS X
Installing Skype for Linux
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using Skype
Signing Up As a User
Adding or Searching for Contacts
Starting a Chat
Making a Test Call
Making Your First Call
Inviting Others to Join Skype
Setting Your Status
Basic Options
Chapter 4: Basic Features of Skype
Selecting or Changing Your Language
Understanding Skype’s Status Icons
Using Chat or Instant Messaging
Handling File Transfers
Making Voice Calls
Managing Contacts
Importing Contacts
Chapter 5: Common Uses for Skype
Talking with Family and Friends for Free or Low Cost
Lower-Cost Long Distance
Alternative to Plain Old Instant Messaging
Running Multiple
Instances of Skype on One System
Part II: Taking Skype to the Next Level
Chapter 6: Advanced Features of Skype
Advanced Settings
Advanced Architecture
Advanced Peer-to-Peer Technology
SkypeOut
SkypeIn
Other Advanced Topics
Chapter 7: Software Add-ons for Skype
Expanding Skype’s Capabilities
Voice Mail
Recording Skype Calls
Integrating with Outlook
SMS Text Messaging
Forwarding Your Skype Calls
SkypeCasting
Skype Web Toolbars
Other Plug-ins
Chapter 8: Hardware Add-ons for Skype
How to Use This Chapter
Headsets, Microphones, and Speakers
Telephone Gateways
Telephone Adapters
Speaker Phones
Other Hardware
Chapter 9: Getting the Most out of Skype
Using Skype without Sitting at Your Computer
Using Skype with Your Local and Long Distance Phone Service
Making Video Calls with Skype
Chapter 10: Being Mobile with Skype
Using Skype with Your Laptop
Using Skype with Pocket PCs
Using Skype with Wireless Pocket PCs
USB Phones for the Mobile Traveler
Finding WiFi Hotspots
Part III: Implementing Skype in an Enterprise Environment
Chapter 11: Setting Up Skype in the Workplace
A Word about SIP and H.323
Skype Architecture
Security
Performance Considerations
Chapter 12: Business Uses for Skype
Help Desks
WiFi Phones
Callto: Tricks
Other Uses
A Word about Security
Chapter 13: Skype Firewall and Network Setup
A Word about Network Address Translation and Firewalls
What You Need to Know about Configuring Your Network Devices
Ports Required for Skype
Using Proxy Servers and Skype
How to Block Skype in the Enterprise
Part IV: Customizing Skype
Chapter 14: The Skype API
What Is the Skype API?
The Skype API for Windows
The Skype API for Mac OS X
The Skype API for Linux
The Skype API for SkypeNet
The Skype API for SkypeWeb
Some Simple API Tricks
Part V: Skype in the Future
Chapter 15: Future Skype-Enabled Devices
Skype Routers (ATAs)
Skype-Enabled Telephones
Skype WiFi Telephones
Skype-Enabled Cell Phones
Skype USB Telephones
Skype PBX Gateways
A Skype Wish List
Index
- No. of pages: 350
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 12, 2005
- Imprint: Syngress
- eBook ISBN: 9780080489711
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Markus Daehne
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