What does this tool do:  Video/Voice Messaging, file sharing, free long distance calling, text chat, video recording…wow! Free.

Cost:  Free for the basics

Who Needs It: Videocasters, podcasters, business and family communicators, chatters, talkers, gobblers.

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What does this tool do:  Makes podcasting as easy as picking up your phone. 

Cost: Free

Who Needs It:  Anyone with a weblog who has wanted to start podcasting or simply add audio snippets to their site, but has been intimidated by the technical cobwebs.

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What does this tool do:  Allows you to send large files without having to understand FTP or own a hosted site.

Cost: Free for Lite Version 

Who Needs It: Those who do not own a hosted web site, but occasionally need to send large files. And those who send files to non-FTP-aware recipients.

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What does this tool do: Alows easy videoconferencing among up to four people using a simple webcam. Video call recording and file sharing.  

Cost: Free for basic and $9.95/mo for a Plus account.

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