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Skype - 2.8.0.659

Make and receive phone calls and hold cross-platform Webcam chats.

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Version 2.8.0.659: (5.0)
Selected Version: 2.8.0.659
Release Date: 2009-07-20
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 2.8.0.659): 15,667
Downloads (all versions): 583,555

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Product Description:

Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can also make free video calls. You can even call landlines and mobile phones at really cheap per minute rates.

What's new in this version:

Fixed:
  • An incorrect notification message appeared "This Wi-Fi hotspot does not support Skype Access" when users tried to connect to Skype Access when Airport was set to off.
  • Text was not visible within the chat input field that contained a certain Unicode character.
  • Platform specific - Skype for Mac OXS 10.3 (Panther); Skype froze after deleting unread missed events.
  • Mood message appeared blank after playing iTunes.
  • Contacts were still visible in the "Manage Contact Groups" after deleting them from the Contact List.
  • Video appeared blank between Skype for Windows and Skype for Mac.
  • A video error message appeared at the beginning of a video call.
  • Video and screen sharing functionality did not work after a multiÃ?¢?? chat
  • Recipients screen remained black after screen sharing was resumed.
  • A green line appeared when screen sharing between Skype for Windows and Skype for Mac OXS 10.4 (Tiger). Screen sharing
  • Skype froze when screen sharing between Skype for Windows and Skype for Mac.
  • An incorrect informative message appeared when entering more than 20 characters for a password.
  • The Show in Finder option was not available after cancelling a file transfer.
  • Platform specific - OSX 10.3 (Panther); Skype could not connect to the network.
  • Skype froze when selecting "Quit Skype".
  • The typing indicator appeared within a Multi-chat even though no one was typing.
  • An incorrect informative message appeared when trying to call an emergency number.
  • Commas were not visible in mood messages.
  • A users name and password field appeared blank after selecting the option "Remember my name and password on this computer" .
  • An error message appeared when dragging and dropping a participant to an SMS group.
  • An error message appeared when closing the SMS window after sending to multiple recipients.
  • SMS functionality did not recognize newly updated telephone numbers associated to Skype Out contacts.
  • Ringing sound was not available on incoming calls.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9

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Version 2.8.0.659:
Overall Rating: (5.0) Features: (5.0) Support: (5.0)
Ease of Use: (5.0) Quality / Stability: (5.0) Price: (5.0)
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Skype ReviewWarning! - Version: 2.8.0.722, 11/29/2009 01:05PM PST

bierdo
I installed this version of Skype on my MacBook (10.6.2) and Skype will not even boot up. Hopefully I can go back to the earlier version.

I certainly don't recommend this version for 10.6.2
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Skype Reviewversion 2.7.0.330 still the best for me - Version: 2.8.0.722, 9/21/2009 02:07PM PST

(2 of 3 users found this comment useful)

fabiopanico
I've tried the new version 2.8.0.722, but my experience wasn't too good.

The new interface is more like the windows version, crunched with things. Some people like it, I rather the clean style (like in Mac-Gnome).

But what made me return to the previous version I had installed was the quality. Sound and video were quite terrible. I tried deleting preferences and fix permissions but it didn't do any good.

For me (Macbook pro1,1, OS 10.5.8 at test-time and 10.6.1 now) Skype version 2.7.0.330 is the one that works the best so far.
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Skype Reviewversion 2.7.0.330 still the best for me - Version: 2.8.0.722, 9/21/2009 02:07PM PST

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fabiopanico
I've tried the new version 2.8.0.722, but my experience wasn't too good.

The new interface is more like the windows version, crunched with things. Some people like it, I rather the clean style (like in Mac-Gnome).

But what made me return to the previous version I had installed was the quality. Sound and video were quite terrible. I tried deleting preferences and fix permissions but it didn't do any good.

For me (Macbook pro1,1, OS 10.5.8 at test-time and 10.6.1 now) Skype version 2.7.0.330 is the one that works the best so far.
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