links for 2009-01-22

Having used Skype video for years I have my doubts about the rapid expansion of video calls and conferencing. Video will continue to become a larger part of "content" and informational update. Live video… only amongst a few until it is really taken mobile and then serves other purposes.

"The next elections offer us a way out. It is a moment in India’s history where we the voters need to think hard about the kind of people we elect, the kind of party we put in the centre, and the kind of policies we want. We have to be part of our own future. We need a government for the people."

I've found followers increasingly harder to manage so I'm going to try this out.

Skype like other VoIP providers needs a new model. Selling minutes is proving to be a hard road to real growth. Many cheaper options are now available and provide the convenience of mobile. Skype had two opportunity both of which it has passed on. 1) making calls for advertised goods relevant and 2)providing a really effective mobile solution. It's never too late…. sky