Minimum System Requirementsįor you to be able to use Skype software after you install it, your computer must meet the minimum system requirements shown in Table 3-1. Some people claim that the inexpensive headsets work as well as the more expensive ones on PCs. Headsets, microphones/speakers, and USB handsets are available at computer retailers most office-supply stores and many online retailers, including the Skype Accessories Store ( And although you don't need an expensive headset to get good sound quality, getting one with a built-in microphone will make a big difference in your Skype experience.
You can install and use Skype with a dial-up connection over the traditional telephone network, however, as long as you are not uploading or downloading other data at the same time. To get the best sound quality and take advantage of the advanced features in Skype, you need a reasonably fast computer, a way to hear and speak (headset, handset, or set of speakers and a microphone), and a broadband connection to the Internet (DSL, cable, or broadband cellular wireless).
