messaging
Skype vs Zoom
Skype started first, in 2003, 8 years before Zoom.
Why Skype lasted
- The username graph of the 2000s still has grandparents on it.
- Microsoft cannot quite kill the brand without a press cycle.
Why Zoom lasted
- It just worked when the others did not. 2020 turned that into a verb.
- Enterprise remains, even when the kitchen table does not.
Questions
Which is older, Skype or Zoom?
Skype started first, in 2003, 8 years before Zoom.
How long has Skype been running?
Skype has been up 23 years 47 days, since 2003-08-01.
How long has Zoom been running?
Zoom has been up 15 years 149 days, since 2011-04-21.
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