I've had Skype for a good while now. Naturally my Mac had already had most of the stuff on it that is needed and I had been given a webcam for a birthday.

Skype stayes on 24/7 and with my Mac speakers I can hear if someone calls. Its marvellous, the price is right, and it enables me to stay in touch with friends and family around the world.

As Mr Burns would say: "Excellent!"