Skype (currently at version 3.0) is a application that acts as a way to IM or call other people that have a Skype client, or it can be used to dial outbound calls by SkypeOut (varying from US$0.021 per minute to US$2.142 per minute). It can also be used for file transfer, short message service, and video conferencing. Skype is used as a method of keeping in touch with TalkShoe users as it is their preferred mode of communication because of the voice aspect. This allows users to talk over VOIP and keep in touch with each other. It can also be used to dial into TalkShoe, but since the dial-in point is not a toll-free number, it may cost money to connect using SkypeOut. Currently ooVoo can dial telephone-numbers for free, though it plans to introduce fees to its plan. It lacks the ability to dial IP's which rival project Gizmo Project has and it is also considered a resource hog. 
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