Skype for Linux can be downloaded at www.skype.com/products/skype/linux.

A step-by-step guide to building your own PC can be downloaded from PC Mechanic at www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm.

D-BUS is part of the Free Desktop project and can be downloaded at www.freedesktop.org/Software/dbus.

SkypeMate can be downloaded at www.yealink.com/skypemate/support.htm.

A Linux compatible Skype-to-Phone adapter can be obtained from www.echostore.com/skype-phone-adaptor-usb.html.

A spreadsheet, written by the author, to help you figure out your potential savings from switching to Skype for phone services is available at www.elpispublishing.com/XHTML/downloads.php.