CNET Editors' review
Skype is a great starting point for those interested in Voice Over IP (VoIP) technology offering an interface that's much like a chat program. To make calls, you'll need to create a contact list of friends and family who also have Skype. To make calls to regular handset or mobile phones, you'll have to sign up with the Skype service. Possibly the best feature of Skype is that you'll be able to make free computer-to-computer calls anywhere around the world as long as both parties have Skype installed. This includes both audio and video calls.
In the past we liked the intuitive chat-like interface of older versions of Skype and were surprised at the excellent sound quality, even using regular desktop speakers. But the latest version has added a number of interface problems that make the program much harder to use on the Mac. This update adds some enhancements and audio improvements, but you may want to stick with the old version until Skype can iron out the bugs.
Publisher's Description
From Skype:
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: Improved video call stability and improvements to the calling interface
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All versions:
3.1 starsout of 288 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 3 votes
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"Good soft for me!"
Version: Skype 5.5.0.2340
Pros
Free software
I can call anywhere around the world absolutely free
Nice interfaceCons
Sometimes slow
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"I like this soft!"
Version: Skype 5.5.0.2340
Pros
Free computer-to-computer calls anywhere around the world
Free software
Easy to useCons
Little slow
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"Unusable for local landline calls"
Version: Skype 5.5.0.2340
Pros
A great past
Cons
a disastrous present!
Summary
Typically MicroBrain product: as soon as it was bought (well, also some months before!) the development froze.
By the way, I'm paying by years for a landline national flat calls and it works like any Redmond product: UNUSABLE!
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