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Skype for Bookclubs
By Dee StewartSummertime is one of the heaviest. Times of the year for bookclubs to meet their favorite author.But the US economy's recession has challenged the way authors meet their fans. Thank goodnessfor Web 2. 0 technology.With Voice Over Internet Protocol(VoIP) bookclubs can hang out with their favorite author onthe cheap and in the comfort of theiR own homes. Moreover using VoIP's will greater the probablity of an author meeting his/her scheduled bookclub, since challenges like flight delays,double bookings, etc. VoIPs give you and the author's publicist more opportunities to connectwith your bookclub.Skype is the most widely used VoIP program for PC to PC calling, and allows you to talk toanyone around the world for free. One of the most popular Skype users on the planet is OprahWinfrey, the bookclub queen.Below is a guide for using Skype for bookclubs.Bookclub Technology Requirements:You must ensure that both you and your scheduled author meet these requirements. (Contact mefor a listing of authors who Skype.)
 
• A broadband Internet connection• A microphone• Speakers• SkypeSetup Instructions: _1. Visit www.skype.com/go/downloadingto download a free installation of the software.  _2. Once it downloads you will see a pop up window asking you "what do you want to do withskype.setup.exe. Click 'Run,' to execute the program. _3. A confirmation message may appear asking if you're sure you want to run this software. Justclick 'Run' again. _4. When the download has finished, the Skype Setup Wizard will appear and guide you throughthe rest of the installation. NOTE: Do not install Internet Explorer toolbar unless you want it. It's not necessary at all, andyou have enough to deal with. _5. After the installation is complete, you will see a blue circle with a white S inside icon onyour PC desktop. This is the Skype Icon. Click it.
 
 _6. For your first time you will see a login dialogue box. This is where you will enter your Skypelogin details. At this point you don't have an account. You must create one. Click "Don't have aSkype name" underneath the Username field. Fill out the complete dialogue box and accept theterms and conditions, by clicking next. Another dialogue box pops up asking for your currentemail address and your Country and city. After filling out these fields, hit "Sign in" and youshould be signed in. _7. After you have successfully signed in for the first time, a "getting started" guide will appear.This guide will help you configure your mic and speakers.
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