25/10/2014-Skype 6.21.0.104 Latest 2014;
Skype is the most well-liked free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call landlines and mobiles at spirited rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions. Skype was publically released in 2003 and now financial records for roughly a third of all international calling minutes. Skype uses P2P technology to connect users on a multitude of platform including desktop, mobile and tablet. The call quality (depending on your internet signal) and additional features like chat history, conference calling and secure file transfer are excellent. There have been some criticisms over the program bandwidth usage and security vulnerabilities.
Skype CallingOnce you’ve downloaded and installed Skype, you will need to generate a user profile and unique Skype name. You can then search for other users in the Skype directory or call them directly with their Skype name. Voice chat comes with conference calling, secure file transfer and a highly safe end to end encryption. Video chat is available on higher bandwidth connections and makes keeping up with distant family/friends much more interactive. Video conferencing and the Screenshare skin tone make Skype popular with the corporate market. Skype’s text chat client features group chat, chat history, memo editing and emoticons. Skype also enables calls to landlines and mobiles using a best paid service.
Easy to Use
Skype’s UI is very intuitive and simple to use. All the classic messaging service features like profiles, online status, contacts and recent history are displayed in the left direction-finding. Here you will also find the Skype directory, group options, a search box and premium calling buttons. The right side (main pane opens the content you select. For individual contacts you will see a text message box, chat history and calling options.
Call Quality
On fast internet connections Skype call quality is excellent for both voice and cassette calls. The hybrid peer-to-peer client server system means the sound quality is better than most VoIP services. That organism said, if you do have a slower internet connection, voice calls may be interrupted or delayed. Video calls will be irregular and pixelated. Text chat will only be affected by very poor connections. The call quality button will give you detailed in sequence on the expected call quality for each of your contacts (as the quality depends on both party internet connection).
Summary
If you’re looking for a unfailing and easy to use VoIP client, you’ll find it hard to beat Skype. Microsoft’s purchase of Skype in 2011 has further stabilized the platform and accelerated development as Microsoft used Skype to replace its aging messaging service Windows Live Messenger. Click on the green download key to give it a try.
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