Skype for Linux 2.0.0.68

Publisher's Description:

Skype is the next phenomenon from the people who brought you KaZaA. Just like KaZaA, this uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you to other users – not to share files this time, but to talk for free with your friends. The technology is extremely advanced - but super simple to use. You’ll be making perfect quality free phone calls to your friends in no time.

Skype has the following other editions available: Skype for Windows and Skype for Mac OS X.

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Latest User Reviews:

Reviewer:	sjc001	Feb 6, 2008
Version:	2.0.0.43 Beta
There is something wrong with the deb install file because it won't install... P.S. It seems that you have to uninstall the old version before installing this one...
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Reviewer:	TarrantM	Dec 6, 2007
Version:	2.0.0.27 Beta
Ugh, it sucks more bandwitdh than any of the SIP based Voip providers - probably because it operates on a p2p model. Grab yourself one of the SIP based phones and ditch the proprietary Skype already.
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Reviewer:	Frostek	Nov 11, 2007
Version:	1.4.0.118
The new beta (v2.0.0.13) has finally added video support. I've tried it and it works a treat! :-D
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Reviewer:	Frostek	Nov 8, 2006
Version:	1.3.0.53
Change Log 04.10.2006 Skype for Linux 1.3.0.53 * bugfix: Call Tab: Call participant display name is distorted/overlapped. * bugfix: Disable toolbar user items if the user has been deselected via the Escape key. * bugfix: Display an error in the Options dialog if no sound devices are detected. * bugfix: Display correct input/output device in technical info tooltip. * bugfix: Display the randomly chosen port instead of 0 in the Advanced options. * bugfix: Don’t play incoming chat sound for /alertsoff windows. * bugfix: Double-clicking call history items whilst offline should not attempt to call. * bugfix: Emoticons not displayed sometimes (adjacent to word) or displayed incorrectly (in the middle of url). * bugfix: Fix connecting sound (should not loop). * bugfix: Fix title bar for Hello! from Skypename. * bugfix: Multi Chat: "Add more people to this chat" is missing for languages with hieroglyphic scripts. * bugfix: Offer ALSA/OSS options with number of devices available shown. * bugfix: Options dialog was shrinking to hide an option in Advanced, moved to Privacy. * bugfix: Options layout is too big - can’t see option’s save and cancel buttons in 1024x768 resolution. * bugfix: Promote Add to Contacts: Yes share my contact details doesn’t open Auth request. * bugfix: Promote Add to Contacts: remove avatar and make window smaller. * bugfix: Reset audio device if device no longer exists on startup / options dialog. * bugfix: Show *.png/*.PNG files in the profile avatar dialog. * bugfix: Some languages have an “|” in the “Add Contact” button. * bugfix: Tab ordering in Options - Sound Devices dialog.
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Reviewer:	Frostek	Aug 17, 2006
Version:	1.3.0.30 Beta
Sadly, Skype progrobly only has one programmer working on the Linuxversion (in his lunch break!), but I'm very glad to see an update. Still working okay here! Indispensible to me for keeping contact with distant family members.
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