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Skype - 2.6.0.137

p2p client for telephony, call regular phones

All Time: (3.4)
Version 2.6.0.137: (2.8)
Selected Version: 2.6.0.137
Release Date: 2007-05-16
License: Freeware
Downloads (version 2.6.0.137): 9,443
Downloads (all versions): 583,377

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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:

In addition to improved quality, stability and more features, the company has done something entirely new: for the first time, Mac users will be able to enjoy a new Skype feature before it's available to Windows users. Skype has introduced a new call-transfer feature that is exclusive to the Mac platform. Users can now select More ) Call Transfer to transfer an ongoing call to another Skype user on their contact list. This will be a useful feature for businesses and families alike. Beyond the exclusive call-transfer feature, Skype for Mac 2.6 incorporates a number of nice Skype features that were previously only available on other platforms:
  • join public chats
  • chat typing indicator: see when others are writing a message
  • Skype Prime: call a premium-service provider and pay for their advice and knowledge with Skype credit
  • automatic updates: get new features and updates without having to go to Skype's website
  • DTMF tones for automatic answering services available also during Skype-to-Skype calls
  • Other improvements include tweaks in the way Skype handles birthday reminders and other notifications.

Operating System Requirements:

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

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

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher

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Feedback Summary:

Version 2.6.0.137:
Overall Rating: (2.8) Features: (3.8) Support: (2.0)
Ease of Use: (3.6) Quality / Stability: (2.4) Price: (5.0)
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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

(1 of 2 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 ReviewWorks fine here - Version: 2.8.0.722, 9/18/2009 03:01AM PST

(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)

kent1
Installed perfectly and works perfectly Just had to reset some of the preferences to my settings. No idea why the previous users have so much trouble Agreed, maybe you need a Directory repair and Cache cleaner iMac 2009 24" 2.66 Snow Leopard 10.6.1
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