Skype + Google Maps = MapMe for Skype

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Kevin Delaney has made a guest posting on the Skype Journal blog about an interesting new project involving the Google Maps API and the popular Internet calling app known as Skype. He writes: "MapMe for Skype is a free plugin that connects your Skype contact list with technology from Google Maps" The plugin will allow you to:

• calculate distances between your contacts,
• map incoming SkypeIn calls,
• find users in your area and much more.

Kevin is looking for 50-100 beta testers that meet the following criteria:

• Use any version of Skype since 1.1
• Use Windows 2000 or XP
• have the Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1 (we can help you get it)
• Decent technical knowledge
• Live in the USA or Canada

If you're interested in being a part of this closed beta test, sign up here. I'll keep Skype users updated on the status of this new KhaosLabs plugin when it becomes available.

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