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Anyone else getting loads of 'spam' through Skype?

not me !~~~waves, got your camera yet ?*

sorry to jump on your thread woody, but can you or anyone explain skype to me in simple terms, i have been asked several times if i have it, thought it was a dreadful disease to start with, but obviously not pmsl seriously, can someone explain the workings thanks, sorry again woody xxLynnxx

Yes Polly - just not connected it yet! Looks like I'm going to have to delete Skype - every time I go 'online' I get loads of unwanted messages. Lynn - it's a programme that lets you talk to others on a computer free of charge. It can save a lot of money on bills especially if you are on the phone a lot or calling abroad. Hopefully I can manage to sort this out.

Thanks woody will have to look into this as we are always on the phone, thanks for answering xxLynnxx

You can't delete Woody...! There must be a way round it, the rest of us don't have a problem.. My phone bill has dropped dramatically, got family and friends on it,,you can do a one to one, where you can see the person..great when my grandchild is so far away and we had eight on the other night yapping..

Skype uses what is called VOiP - Voice Over internet Protocol. Basically it uses your broadband connection to make cheap and even free telephone calls. Skype is a company - there are many others - using that technology and there are various ways of utilising it. If you have a fast broadband connection it can be very useful and save you a lot of money.

You'll save loads, then Lynn. Just G**gle Skype and follow the instructions. Looks like I'm the only one with this spamming problem though - so hope it gets cleared up.

Thank you Errol, very interesting, have a neighbour who works at warwick uni as an it lecturer, will talk to him about this, see what we can sort out xxLynnxx