Skype 4.0.0.155 beta

Publisher's description of Skype

Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses innovative P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. This special beta version of Skype shows off some of the new features planned for the next official release. Skype 4.0.0.155 beta is bundled with Google Toolbar. Installation of this component is optional. New in this version includes Firefox Skype plugin updated to version 2.2.0.94 and updated localizations.

Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing and/or using this software.

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  I liked the new look

  by: 9k2hn on 02-Aug-2008 10:33:36 PM

  Pros: I liked the way that every thing in one window, but we need time to get used to it

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  New Interface Sucks!!! Waste of time to install

  by: protechdata on 03-Aug-2008 03:04:44 PM

  Pros: I have been using Skype for over three years and I us it for 4-8 hours day, to conduct business. Skype is a great product, but the new interface is terrible.

  Cons: Skype Beta wastes too much of desktop screen space, using up to 1 / 2 your screen, previous version resized to less than 1 / 4, and Beta didnâ??t utilize this new space.

  Phone dialer screen can be seen from outer space, gigantic phone number buttons.

  No way to turn off tabs or screens you donâ??t want.

  Beta version, doesnâ??t have any reporting tool, i.e. Report bugs, Suggestions, Complaints

  Conclusion, I realize this is only in Beta, but Skype 3.0 is significantly better interface and product. Donâ??t waste your time installing.

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  Love Skype, Hate the Beta interface

  by: robh5150 on 02-Aug-2008 07:13:26 PM

  Pros: Sound quality to landline phones is perfect!

  Cons: The new interface needs to allow people to scale it down and get rid of all the open space. Not a big fan. I dig that they want to make it more user friendly but please let us geeks be able to change it.

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