Skype
is the most popular free voics-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 competitive rates
using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions. Skype was public
ally released in 2003 and now accounts for roughly a third of all
international calling minutes. Skype uses P2P technology to connect
users on a multitude of platforms including desktop, mobile and tablet.
The call quality (depending on your internet signal ) and additional
features like conversation history, conference calling and secure file
transfer are excellent. there have been some criticisms over the
programs bandwidth usage and security vulnerabilities
Once
you have downloaded and installed Skype, you will need to create a
user profile and unique Skype name you can then search for others users
in the Skype directory or call them directly using their Skype name.
Voice chat comes with conference calling, secure file transfer and a
highly secure end to end connection. Video chat is makes keeping up with
distant family/friends much more interactive. Video conferencing and
the screen share features make Skype popular with the corporate market.
Skype's text chat client features group chat, chat history, message
editing and emoticons. using a premium paid service
Skype
UI is very intuitive and easy to use. All the classic messaging service
features like profiles, online status, contacts and recent history are
displayed in the left navigation. here you will also find the Skype
directory, group options, a search box and premium calling buttons. the
right side opens the content you select for individual contacts you will
see a text message box, chat history and calling options
on
fast internet connections Skype call quality is excellent for both
voice and video calls. The hybrid peer-to-peer client server system
means the sound quality is better than most VoIP services. that being
said, if you have a slow internet connection, voice calls may be
interrupted or delayed. Video calls will be intermittent and pixelated.
Text chat will only be affected by very poor connections. the call
quality button will give you detailed information on the expected call
quality of your contacts .
If
you are looking for a reliable 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.
Enjoy the fresh new look and feel of Skype for Windows PC. Here are just a few of the great things you can do:
- Chat every day with free instant messages.
- Share photos and see them inline, right in the chat.
- See your family come together over a free group video call.
- Switch between calling and messages--or do both at the same time.
- Make low-cost calls and text messages to mobiles and landlines.
File Name : SkypeSetup.exe
File Size 1.43MB
Requirements : Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / XP64 / Vista 64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows 8 64
License : Freeware
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