Skype

A free internet telephony that just works.
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  • License:
  • Freeware
  • Price:
  • FREE
  • Publisher Name:
  • Skype Technologies S.A.
  • Publisher web site:
  • http://www.skype.com/

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Skype Description

A free internet telephony that just works. Skype application uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to provide voice-based communication with other Internet users.The technology is extremely advanced, but easy to use. It features excellent sound quality, end-to-end encryption, and automatic negotiation of firewalls or routers. Here are some key features of "Skype": · Free unlimited worldwide phone calls to other Skype users · Superior sound quality · Works with all firewalls, NAT and routers. Nnothing to configure! · Friends list shows you when your Skype friends are online and ready to talk or chat · Super-simple and easy to use · Your calls are encrypted “end-to-end” in order to safeguard your privacy · Based on cutting edge peer-to-peer technology developed by the creators of Kazaa and Joltid Requirements: · Qt · D-Bus · Libsigc++ · libasound2 · 1 Ghz processor or faster · 256 MB RAM · 20 MB free disk space on your hard drive · Microphone and speakers or headset · Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection) · Video card driver with Xv support What's New in This Release: · High Quality Video support. · Skype's SILK audio codec. · PulseAudio support. · SMS sending support. · Chat messages editing/removing support. · Contact groups support. · Typing notification in chat. · Chat picture support (add/change/remove) for group conversations. · Mood messages are visible in contact list and tooltip. · Video/Mobile icons are visible in contact list. · Bookmarked Chats are visible in contact list. · Contact labels/tags.


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