Coming up:

• Skypecast: Global Connect 2006 Election Night Coverage. Today.

• ETel '07 registration is open. See you innovators there.

User stories and practices:

• "Mobile Skype Really Sucks," refers to the Pocket PC version.

• "SkypeIn not in right now. Incoming calls routed nowhere." UK.

• "We hate to bring bad news but..." Skype Journalist Jan loses his Skype credits.

• The Giant Petroleum Company is Relying on Skype for Communication. Works even when mobile networks fail.

• Why SkypeCasts Transcription? Advice from an experienced podcaster.

Products:

• Skype Recorder v1.2 for Windows released.

• New Lie Detector for Skype Phones. KishKish's Skype Answering Machine now includes a Voice Stress Analyzer.

• Adobe's Acrobat Connect Professional (deserving its own story) includes server-driven audio and video conferencing. Starting next year.  

• eWeek reviews: Wi-Fi Skype Phones Disappoint. "Devices lack adequate roaming and battery life capabilities." Skype Speakerphone Is Conference Pro. "The Communicator's reception was excellent when used for Skype calls in tests." 

Industry News:

• eWeek: IT Managers Can't Afford to Ignore Skype. "Like all viral technologies, Skype ultimately will not be stopped at the enterprise door." Enterprises Need to Deal with Skype Boom. "Five things Skype should do to be more enterprise-friendly:
  1. Make deployment easier.
  2. Make management easier.
  3. Lock out the supernode.
  4. Improve documentation.
  5. Add an optional enterprise element to the Skype certification process."

• Kazaa Settles with Music Trade Association for $10 Million. Good for Sharman, one more step toward survival after the travesty of MGM v. Grokster. via BetaNews.