Richard says, “Skype was basically nothing new, but it was launched exactly at the right time and in the right context.” The reason for its growing popularity – third party applications. Its open-API just might save its closed garden approach to IP telephony. More recent third party apps – Outlook Skype – is going to keep Windowsochists happy! News.com is catching on – nice!
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