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New Version of Skype Runs on Intel Processors

New Version of Skype Runs on Intel Processors

by , 4:45 PM EDT, May 19th, 2006

Version 1.4.0.49 of the Voice Over IP software Skype has been released. It's a Universal Binary that also offers the ability to display Skype status on the Web and in an e-mail signature. It has also been translated into traditional Chinese.

Skype is free. It requires a G3, G4, G5 or Intel processor, Mac OS X v10.3, 128MB RAM, 20MB free hard drive space, a microphone and an Internet connection with a minimum 33.6Kbps speed.

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Close Name:Tiger Posts: 1018 Joined: 17 Jun 2003
Fri May 19, 2006 5:07 pm Subject: but still not functional

Until they fix their SkypeOut free calling to allow users to actually ACCEPT the terms of service (still not available on their website) then it's virtually restricted to pay, or skype to skype only. The adoption level worldwide is only just over 5 million...out of 6 billion people.

And it doesn't include anybody I actuallly know.

Oh well.

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Close Name:Guest
Fri May 19, 2006 5:12 pm Subject: Works for Me

I have been using Skype for skype to skype and calling people on their phones with no problem. Now they are letting people call anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for free until the end of the year. Works for me.

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Close Name:Guest
Fri May 19, 2006 5:16 pm Subject: Not new

This came out on May 11th.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24474

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Close Name:Bosco Posts: 1002 Joined: 03 Jun 2002
Fri May 19, 2006 8:07 pm Subject: Good and bad of Skype

First the good. iChat doesn't voice conference well with PC users. Yes, I know there's some way to get it working, but I don't want to explain it to everyone I want to talk with and set them up. Skype just works. And it does chat.

Now the bad. File transfers are horrendously bad. When I need to do a file transfer with someone, we switch to iChat/AOL IM. I figure they are routing our files through a relay on Mars or something. Also, the echo is horrible. You must have a headset. I had been using earbuds with my PowerBook's built-in mic and that works great except you have to keep ear buds around, and if you take them out of your ears and leave them plugged in, you can't hear when the next person is calling you. Bluetooth headset works great if you've got a good headset, works terrible when headset runs out of battery power. Skype gets confused and crashes. So best bet is to charge the headet at night and at lunch if you're on and off Skype all day.

Overall though, Skype is pretty cool. SkypeOut works OK. I use it occasionally for convenience of calling with my headset rather than to save money. I still keep the all-I-can-eat long distance plan from SBC for making important calls.

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Close Name:LaurieF - TMO Forum Mod Posts: 3547 Joined: 15 Jun 2001
Fri May 19, 2006 9:20 pm Subject: Re: Not new

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Anonymous wrote:
This came out on May 11th.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24474

So? I'm pleased to know about it now.

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Close Name:gslusher Posts: 2088 Joined: 13 Nov 2002
Fri May 19, 2006 10:59 pm Subject: Helps to actually try before whining

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Tiger wrote:
Until they fix their SkypeOut free calling to allow users to actually ACCEPT the terms of service (still not available on their website) then it's virtually restricted to pay, or skype to skype only. The adoption level worldwide is only just over 5 million...out of 6 billion people.

And it doesn't include anybody I actuallly know.

Oh well.

Have you actually tried making a call? Just make the call. If you're calling the US, be sure to put "+1" before the area code and number.

You agree to their terms of service when you open an account.

Next time, do a little research.

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