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Features
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Popularity:
#3 in Web Phones & VoIP Software (out of 470 products)
- Editor's Rating:
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Downloads:
294,509
- Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.3.9
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
September 03, 2007
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Publisher's description of Skype 2.6.0.151
From Skype:Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes. Created by the people who brought you Kazaa, Skype uses innovative P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It is quick and easy to install and offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, free conference calling, and secure file transferring. Skype calls have better sound quality than your regular phone calls and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption.
Version 2.6.0.137 adds a new call-transfer feature, a chat typing indicator, chat alert highlighting, public chat support, and other new features. Version 2.6.0.151 include unspecified updates.
Editor's review of Skype 2.6.0.151
5.0 stars
- "Slash your long-distance bills"
Getting in touch with friends and family is easy with this Internet telephone software, but the functionality is conditional. Skype offers a graphically pleasing interface that's much like a chat program. To make calls, you'll need to create a contact list of friends and family or use the phone-like interface to dial people directly.
You also can access a pull-down menu for painless conference calls of up to four people. To make free calls, both parties will need to have the Skype software installed. To call regular phones, you'll need to sign up for a plan with SkypeOut, the developer's paid service that offers cheap by-the-minute calling. We like the intuitive chat-like interface of Skype and were surprised at the excellent sound quality, even using regular desktop speakers. Similar to a chat client, you can set your availability status, but we also would like to see a missed-call indicator or, better yet, some form of voicemail.
Overall, we think Skype is a strong contender in the Internet Telephony category, and anyone who's interested in talking for free should give it a try. For international callers who have computers, this program is a no-brainer solution for long-distance bills.
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"Skype to Skype calls is free ,"
Pros: works good with land line to,and the price is low
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Version: Skype 2.6.0.151
Pros: Very clear Communications
Cons: Have trouble with Virus Programs, especially Security Sheild
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