“Skype screen share becomes premium; Google+ Hangout = free;” $MSFT $GOOG / SML.20130123.SC.NET.Comm.Tools.Skype.Google.Plus.Opinions

“Skype screen share becomes premium; Google+ Hangout = free;” $MSFT $GOOG

 

I just went onto Skype to screen share for a conference but apparently after Microsoft bought Skype, all these features which used to be free comes with a $ sign. You can’t even just pay with credit anymore. To use premium features you must subscribe to a monthly €6.99/month or annual plan: €3.49/month.

 

Thankfully you don’t need to stick with Skype. First off, for video conferencing I have found Apple’s FaceTime (free) to have the best quality so this is where I do the actual video conferencing, which is free. Google Plus’ Hangout (also free) supports screen share so that is what I use to share the actual screen.

 

Relying on monthly subscriptions to drive revenue is terrible. Companies can make more money doing data analytics for businesses, I think. But some companies are filled with financial advisors who just want to make quick easy bucks. Ah well, shortsighted business people abound.

 

Screenshots:

+ www.skype.com/intl/en/prices/premium/

+ sml8.it/smlplus

 

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