Skype from Second Life

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Skype’s London Office hosts Mobile Social Networking on Mobile Monday, 11 December

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Yes, TalkPlus reverse engineered Skype.

Written by Skype Journal on November 22nd, 2006 with no comments.
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Skype status in Second Life: The race for web services

Written by Skype Journal on November 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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Skype 3.0 — New Feature Guide….

Written by Skype Journal on November 10th, 2006 with no comments.
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Memo to Skype Phone Product Managers

Written by Skype Journal on November 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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TalkPlus - Voice 2.0 of Mobile and The Skype Story

Written by Skype Journal on October 31st, 2006 with no comments.
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Voice 2.0 - It’s About Building Unique Communities

Written by Skype Journal on October 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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Efimova: From blogs to Skyping, escalating conversations

Written by Skype Journal on October 24th, 2006 with no comments.
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Three Wise Men and the Future of Telecom

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Skylook 2: Recording for Voice Mail and Podcasters

Written by Skype Journal on October 10th, 2006 with no comments.
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Silent Skype, Naked Skype

Written by Skype Journal on October 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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Skylook 2 - Building Business Processes Around Skype

Written by Skype Journal on October 5th, 2006 with no comments.
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Voice 2.0 Conference - Transforming the Telecom Space

Written by Skype Journal on October 3rd, 2006 with no comments.
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Yahoo! Hack Day vs. eBay DevCon

Written by Skype Journal on September 30th, 2006 with no comments.
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messagr tags Skypers to find fellows

Written by Skype Journal on September 29th, 2006 with no comments.
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VoIP Phone Services — Let’s Keep It Simple

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Embedded Skype: Is It Powered by Veri-CallTM or GIPS?

Written by Skype Journal on September 21st, 2006 with no comments.
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Wireless Telephones and Personal Assistants - What Does One Look For?

Written by Skype Journal on September 11th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Dream Machine- Skype for Call Centers

Written by Skype Journal on September 8th, 2006 with no comments.
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A Formula for Successful Partnering?

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Can AOL Become Carrier 2.0 By Executing on Voice 2.0 Manifesto?

Written by Skype Journal on September 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Home Phone Market Goes Cordless

Written by Skype Journal on September 3rd, 2006 with no comments.
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New Platform for Skype Forums Launched

Written by Skype Journal on August 27th, 2006 with no comments.
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Sony Mylo suffers from Sidekick syndrome

Written by Skype Journal on August 9th, 2006 with no comments.
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Click to transact

Written by Skype Journal on August 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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SkypeLand News Update: Video Action, Niklas Spends, WiFi Phones

Written by Skype Journal on July 29th, 2006 with no comments.
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TeleVoIP Stick: Another entry in the Skype - PSTN Bridge Space

Written by Skype Journal on July 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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Gizmo Project’s “All Calls Free” - Will It Drive User Recruitment?

Written by Skype Journal on July 21st, 2006 with no comments.
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WiFi Phones for Skype

Written by Skype Journal on July 20th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Basic Skype Protocol Issues

Written by Skype Journal on July 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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Skype’s Opportunity for IM Federation Leadership

Written by Skype Journal on July 14th, 2006 with no comments.
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Skype Certification: Delivering End User Confidence to Partner Products

Written by Skype Journal on July 13th, 2006 with no comments.
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Multi-Link Inc.: Providing a Seamless Telephone Experience

Written by Skype Journal on July 10th, 2006 with no comments.
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Microsoft, Unified Communications - Exchange Server and LCS Rebundled

Written by Skype Journal on June 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Skype @ eBay DevCon: in pictures

Written by Skype Journal on June 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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eBay Developers Conference Highlights Skype developer track

I was invited to the attend the fifth annual eBay Developers Conference at the Mandalay Bay on June 10-12, 2006 in Las Vegas. I'm told that at the event, you can meet Skype engineers/staff, learn about the latest APIs, connect with the community, and check out what Skype's "friends" at eBay, PayPal, Shopping.com, and Prostores are doing together. The idea of the conference is so that developers, business leaders, industry luminaries, and employees of the eBay companies can come together to talk about new ways to improve commerce and communications on the web - both on and off eBay. Skype will have their own full track of 7 technical sessions, and 2 training labs where developers can participate in hands on training.

Mandalay Bay is one of the newest and nicest hotels in Vegas, making this a tempting business trip. In fact, while one well known VoIP blogger, Jeff Pulver is known for his poker play (he even has his own website - www.pulverpoker.com), I'm a Blackjack fan myself - so it might be time to polish up on my Blackjack skills by heading to Foxwoods Casino just 1.5 hrs away. Actually, I won't be able to attend, new baby and all, so avoiding long trips, but maybe you can. Registration is free for the media, but there is a fee for non-media. The link to register for the conference is here.

According to Skype's PR rep, "Aside from several news announcements, the event will add color to many looming questions, such as:
- What will the next technology revolution be
- How will it impact commerce and communications on the web
- And what opportunities will it provide for developers and technology innovators
- How will the Long Tail Theory play out
- Web 2.0 and how to build revenue streams

Here's the info including the Skype conference track descriptions.

http://www.ebaydevcon.com/

Keynotes - Day 2

30 An Open talk with the eBay Companies

Host: Greg Isaacs, Director, eBay Developers Program
Panel: William C. Cobb, President, eBay North America
John Donahoe, President, eBay Marketplaces
Dana Stalder, Sr.Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations, PayPal
Alex Kazim, Senior Vice President, Skype

You have questions, eBay corporate executives have answers. This is your unique opportunity to hear from the people who are leading eBay, Inc. into the future. You will gain an understanding of the role of each company within the eBay ecosystem, and the strategic direction they will take to ensure continued innovation and market leadership in the future. More importantly, this open discussion will give you a snapshot of the opportunities eBay sees for the developer community. You will leave with the information and insight you need to start creating a new generation of applications for commerce and communications on the web.  

112 Opportunities for Developers Using Skype's API 112 Opportunities for Developers Using Skype's API

Speaker: Lenn Pryor, Developer Relations Director, Skype
Are you wondering what exactly Skype is and what it means to you and your application? In a nutshell, eBay + PayPal + Skype = Unparalleled commerce and communications on the web. Come to this session and let us explain the beauty of Skype, why you should incorporate it into your application, and how to use the Skype API to do it. You'll learn about the Skype Developer Program and see examples of cool applications the Skype developer community has already created. The labs in Track 2 will show you how to get started on one of your own.

113 Skype Certified! The 5 Ws 113 Skype Certified! The 5 Ws  

210 Lab: Getting Started Building Skype Applications 210 Lab: Getting Started Building Skype Applications

Speaker: Peter Kalmstrom, Product Manager, Skype Toolbars

It's refreshingly easy to get started on a Skype-enabled application thanks to a managed code approach. This lab will give you hands on coding experience using the Skype ActiveX controls and the Skype COM wrapper. You should be familiar with C# to get the most from this exercise.

211 Lab: Using the Skype Application to Application Messaging API (App2App) 211 Lab: Using the Skype Application to Application Messaging API (App2App)

Speaker: Indrek Mandre, Skype Core Services Developer

The Skype App2App API allows developers to build applications that communicate directly—bypassing the chat window. Following up on session 212, this lab will show you how to use this advanced functionality. You should be familiar with C# to get the most from this exercise.

212 The Skype Application to Application Messaging API (App2App) 212 The Skype Application to Application Messaging API (App2App)

Speaker: Indrek Mandre, Skype Core Services Developer

The Skype App2App API allows Skype clients running on different hosts to communicate directly with each other, opening the door to a new breed of networked Skype applications like games, expressive messaging, and collaboration tools. This communication is secure, efficient, and also masked so it doesn't impact the user experience. This session provides a general overview of the API capabilities and architecture and the in-depth information you need to work with its commands, events, and object lifecycles. A discussion about the most typical uses for the API and a comparison with similar systems, including advantages and limitations, will provide insight into common problems and how to solve them.

213 Skype ActiveX Components: Skype Development on Steroids 213 Skype ActiveX Components: Skype Development on Steroids

Speaker: Peter Kalmström, Product Manager, Skype Toolbars

Developers and entrepreneurs interested in quickly adding Skype to Windows applications shouldn't miss this performance-enhancing session. You'll learn all about the entire Skype Active X component family, see components in action in real-life examples, and learn how to use them to boost productivity. Specifics include coding with the Skype COM API, which offers all the objects and events you could ever wish for, how the PNR (Phone Number Recognizer, a component that knows everything about the complicated world of international phone numbers) makes worldwide telephony easier, and practical tips on putting an application together.

220 Using Skype to Improve Buyer/Seller Communications 220 Using Skype to Improve Buyer/Seller Communications

Speaker: Gunjan Bhow, Exective Vice President of Marketing of Product Development, Actiontec Electronics

The continued success of any marketplace is dependent on the richness of communication among its participants and the trust that develops as a result. Leveraging Skype in eBay postings and transactions can elevate this communication and trust to a new level. In this session, you'll learn how the combination of instant messaging, voice, and video can augment the online sales process, particularly for high-touch selling, and enable eBay sellers to offer entirely new kind of services that are inherently personal (advice, tutoring, etc.).  

304 Building Voice Applications Using Voice XML (VXML) 304 Building Voice Applications Using Voice XML (VXML)

Speaker: Lester Madden, Developer Evangelist Lead, Skype

Voice applications and applications with a GUI are completely different animals. This session explains why, and covers you what you need to know about building a voice application that communicates via Skype. In addition to an overview of VXML, you will get leading-edge tips on identifying voice application opportunities (think live traffic reports, horoscope of the day, language learning tools, or international delivery tracking systems), creating and deploying your application, and where to find additional help and resources.

311 Servers and Plugins - The Future of the Skype API

Speaker: Mat Taylor, API Product Manager, Skype

Don't miss this chance to see what's coming down the pike for the Skype API. Looking at it from two angles—your application in Skype and Skype in your application—this session is intended for Developers and Publishers interested in either building plug-in games or other widgets to extend Skype features or embedding Skype services into existing applications and services. Following an introduction to the Skype ecosystem, we'll use sample applications to talk about the latest API developments, including the Extensions Framework and how to build and publish an Extension; how to use the SkypeServer API, the Java API, the VoiceAccess API, and the Call Transfer API. We'll also touch on Conferencing Servers, Skype Stealth Mode, Web-based apps, and other neat stuff.

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Written by VoIP & Gadgets Blog on May 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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PhoneGnome wonders - Where’s the Voice 2.0 developers?

David Beckemeyer, CEO and Founder of TelEvolution has an excellent rant wondering where the Voice 2.0 developeres are. David's company productes a very cool ATA-type device called the PhoneGnome that he has allowed developers to write apps for.

David rants, "PhoneGnome has offered a free API for almost a year now. But where are the innovators?" He does mention that Iotum, one of the leading Voice 2.0 companies, has developed for the PhoneGnome, but opines "where are the rest?".

While David obviously has a vested/conflict interest in sparking some controversy about why developers haven't been breaking down his door to develop for the PhoneGnome product, he has a valid point. Where are the Voice 2.0 developers?

Well, if I may suggest David (with a vested/conflict of interest of my own), TMC's 4th Annual Communications Developer Conference (formerly VoIP Developer Conference) is just a few months away. It's focused on Voice 2.0 developers, and is being held May 15-17, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, California. It's a much more technical audience that ITEXPO or VON, so it might be the target audience you're looking for.

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(Nick Galea on Feb 2, 2007 5:55 AM) Not sure why some one would want to develop for PhoneGnome? I cant see what the API offers developers.

(LB on Feb 2, 2007 5:51 PM) I think one of the points is a practical path to deploying an app to real customers quickly and actually collecting revenue. Looking at http://www.phonegnome.com/developers.html it suggests that a developer's third-party service/feature can be integrated and offered for sale very rapidly to the existing PhoneGnome subscribers. The iotum app was apparently integrated in just a few weeks. It looks like a Google Adsense type model where the app developer gets to benefit from the overall PhoneGnome system that's already built and deployed, to make money quickly with minimal effort. I guess the turn around question is, what is the down-side? Why not use PhoneGnome platform to roll out a service quickly? It doesn't stop you from doing it multiple other ways too.