What you need is a mic that connects to a mic input on your computer. Ask for sighted assistance to find the mic in on the computer. when you've done that,then use the Skype Test Call entry in your contacts to test your skype connection. You will be calling an answering machine that will play back your spoken words to you. The procedure will be obvious. K. -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of thomas de rosa Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:08 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] skype Hey everybody, I'm trying to set up a skype account. I have downloaded the application and the Icon is on my desk top. I now have to get some type of headset is that right. I am clueless about this so any help will be greatly apreciated. Thanks, Tom Tom De Rosa URL www.myspace.com/tder08