Website: http://www.skype.com Software Provider: eBay, Inc. Current Version:
Skype 4.1.0.179 Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98,2000, XP, Vista License: Freeware
known issue: error message appeared if host leaves a cast where he is the only participant
known issue : after re-joining a cast that was on hold before leaving the participant list is incorrect
known issue : Skype crashes when trying to start a conference call and choosing a cast number as one of the participants
feature: Cast controls in client
feature: Possible to turn off visible UI via API
feature: bandwidth indicator
bugfix: FT: File size was half hidden with large DPI settings
bugfix: SMS window shows remaining currency wrong in JPY
bugfix: receiver didn\'t see resumed Ft after restart
bugfix: API: MUTE commands did not work
bugfix: API: In conference call DTMF tones were played twice
bugfix: API: CAPTURE_MIC did not pause recording while microphone was muted
bugfix: API: Sometimes audio streams output\'s bandwidth decreased
bugfix: Installer: Toolbar installation settings were not remembered
bugfix: Installer: IE add-on was not installed on Win2000 SP4 with IE 5.5
bugfix: Installer: EULA checkbox was not selectable by clicking on text near checkbox
bugfix: \'Confirm\' and \'Inform\' checkbox statuses were remembered also when clicking \'Cancel\'
About:
Skype is a little program for making free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has Skype. It’s free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers. Now it also supports video conferencing over the net.
Skype is a proprietary peer-to-peer Internet telephony (VoIP) network, founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, the creators of KaZaA and competing against established open VoIP protocols like SIP, IAX, or H.323. The Skype Group is headquartered in Luxembourg with offices also in London and Tallinn. The system has a reputation for working across different types of network connections (including firewalls and NAT) because voice packets are routed by the combined users of the free desktop software application. Skype users can speak to other Skype users for free. Skype also has paid services allowing users to call traditional telephone numbers (SkypeOut), receive calls from traditional phones (SkypeIn), and receive voicemail messages.
Skype Features:
SkypeOut allows Skype users to call traditional telephone numbers
SkypeIn (beta) allows Skype users to receive calls on their computers dialed by regular phone subscribers
Skype Voicemail allows callers to leave voice-mail messages for Skype users who are indisposed
Skype supports group text chat with an interface similar to IRC with 150 People
Skype Me has opened up a wellspring of people who want to communicate with people from other countries
