Skype Me

Published: Dec 2005 Format: Paperback


In the first-ever book on Skype Markus Daehne, who is the forum moderator on the Skype Web site, takes you from the basics of getting Skype up and running on all platforms, through advanced features included in SkypeIn, SkypeOut, and Skype for Business.


The book teaches you everything from installing a headset to configuring a firewall to setting up Skype as telephone base to developing your own customized applications using the Skype Application Programming Interface.

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This book is divided into four parts.


Part I begins with several chapters on the basics of Skype. Here you learn how to install and configure Skype on several platforms including Windows, Max OSX, Linux, and PocketPC. You also learn how to begin making voice over IP calls immediately in this section.


Part II deals with the more advanced features of Skype. Here you learn 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 you learn to develop and customize your own applications using the new, powerful, Skype API.


PART 1: SKYPE BASICS
1. What is Skype?

2: Installing (Windows, MacOS, Linux, PocketPC)
3: Configuration (Windows, MacOS, Linux, PocketPC)

4: Usage PART II: SKYPE FOR ADVACED USERS
5: Manual Configuration

6: Special Settings
7: Technical Background

8: Future Development
9: Skype goes Mobile Part III: Additional Hardware

10: Hardware Overview
11: General (Primary) Hardware

12: External Hardware
13: Hardware Systems and Converters

14: Special Hardware Drivers


PART IV: PLUGINS, ADDONS AND 3rd PARTY TOOLS
15: Overview 16: Answering Machine

17: Camera Add-on
18: Whiteboard Tools

19: Messenger Integration
20: Outlook Integration Appendixes: ERROR DATABASE

21: Error Codes
22: Error FAQ

23: General Problems with Networks


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