- Name: Skype 4.2.0.169
- File Size: 1.93MB(for installer, download is 22MB).
- Date: 23 May 2010
- License: Freeware (for Skype to Skype calls only. Unlimited calls to any phone in US or Canada for $29.95 per year. International rates apply to other countries). Please see Skype Technologies for all pricing options.
- System Requirements: Win 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7, Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls, broadband connection recommended, speakers and microphone (headset with mic for best results), 1Ghz processor, 256MB RAM, 50MB free hard drive space. High quality video calls require a fast broadband connection (384kbps or greater). HD video calls require Skype 4.2 or above.
An outstanding program for making free telephone calls over the internet to anyone else who has Skype. If you and the person you are calling have a Web Cam you can also make free video calls.
- Features include:
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Free instant messaging.
- Free video calls.
- Voicemail
- Forward calls to a phone when you are offline.
- Call phones, mobiles and send SMS.
- New in this release:
- High Definition (HD) video - call in HD with a plug & play HD webcam.
- Skype Access – access WiFi hotspots the easy way with your Skype Credit.
- Call transfer – transfer calls to a Skype contact or a mobile or landline.
- Updated call quality guide with pre-call soundcheck.
- Bug fixes.
Note: Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and can't be used for emergency calling. Accessibility features have not been completed in this release. If you require them Skype recommends that you use the previous release of Skype. More info-Skype Technologies, SA .