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"Mixed Reviews, Irritations"
by: Anonymous Smith
Other Thoughts: It's really irratating when websites redirect to other sites based on server domain. I'm an American working temporarily in Germany. When I attempt to access the Skype USA website, I'm instantly redirected to the German website. Of course, I don't speak German. And, because of that, it took several minutes to find an option on that website to select another language or website. Others will face the exact same situation while traveling overseas for either business or pleasure.
Do the developers of these websites (which redirect) think we're too stupid to select the website we want? Most Europeans seem smart enough to select the website within their own country. Gee, for Germans, it's the one in German. If they choose not to, there's often a valid reason. Regardless, there are many millions, like myself, temporarily living and working in countries where the local language is not our own native languages. We need to be able to easily select websites within our own countries, which this redirect nonsense hinders.
Anyway, the Skype service is certainly extremely handy for those of us living overseas. Lacking more info, I decided not to update to this latest version until it's been out for a while (too many mixed reviews, bug reports, etc).Was this review helpful?   67 out of 124 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2010-05-30 |
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"Version 4.2.0.166"
by: FreewareFiles Admin
Other Thoughts: We tested this version which was released on May 10, 2010 and it's 4.2.0.166.
Please visit the following page on their site to view the details:
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/Was this review helpful? 72 out of 138 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2010-05-11 |
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"Version?"
by: Nigel
Other Thoughts: Why is 4.2.0.166 the latest version when I already have 4.2.3.163 installed?Was this review helpful? 58 out of 118 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2010-05-11 |
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"crash again"
by: kashiko
Other Thoughts: Another blue screen on 4.2.0.158 (Win XP SP3)"Modifying a driver so windows has shut down to prevent damage yadayadayada.."
I went back to 4.1.0.179 and it works perfectly. Come on guys you are going backwards.Was this review helpful? 68 out of 133 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-04-09 |
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"Blue Screen"
by: kashiko
Other Thoughts: On XP this version gives me a blue screen of death. I've gone back to the version before and no problems. from Japan to England it's great.
BE CAREFULL of this release.Was this review helpful? 67 out of 126 users found this review helpful.
| | 2010-03-11 |
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"Portable Version"
by: Freeboy
Other Thoughts: Portable version here:
http://download.chip.eu/de/Portable-Skype-4.0.0.206_161714.htmlWas this review helpful? 67 out of 130 users found this review helpful.
| | 2009-03-29 |
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"Eats my RAM"
by: Pink Skirt On Fire
Other Thoughts: It eats a lot or RAM. If you want to have more control over Skype writing cripple files to your system, use the portable version. Then you have everything in one folder and can delete the whole crap if no longer needed. Especially useful if you are tired of looking for your profile folder and cleaning out your call & chat history. Portable version here:
http://download.chip.eu/en/Portable-Skype-3.8.0.180_161715.htmlWas this review helpful? 68 out of 136 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2009-03-11 |
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"Good, but not there yet."
by: wirelessCFO
Other Thoughts: 24 OCT 2008
I am having problems with SKYPE's sound not working properly with my VISTA Home Edition.
For the time being I have put SKYPE 3.x back on. I will try the next Beta Edition to see if it works properly.Was this review helpful? 67 out of 128 users found this review helpful.
| | 2008-10-24 |
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"70mb ram?"
by: aku46
Other Thoughts: older version is better. GUI & memory. wtf 70mb of ram to run this skype versionWas this review helpful? 63 out of 128 users found this review helpful.
| | 2008-07-20 |
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"Good, but a bit obtrusive"
by: Dr. Moese
Other Thoughts: It's a useful and nice looking software. However, I don't like it when a software is so obtrusive. Right after installation it starts Skype without asking the user. This is impertinent!Was this review helpful? 76 out of 165 users found this review helpful.
| | 2007-11-15 |
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"Skype 3.2 is not out yet"
by: aaa
Other Thoughts: Skype 3.2 is not out yet
only a BETA version on the skype
website.
Was this review helpful? 52 out of 120 users found this review helpful.
|  | 2007-04-12 |
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"ruta"
by: ruta
Other Thoughts: rutaWas this review helpful? 58 out of 148 users found this review helpful.
| | 2007-03-06 |
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"Brilliant!"
by: Aus1
Other Thoughts: Skype 3 is the best version of skype yet. Bloatware? I agree file size is getting quite large, but you can use UPX to reduce the file size to 10Mb. This is not bloatware, it's not adware, it's a great tool. My business operates in 5 locations around australia, and by using skype and it's very friendly interface, we have cut our phone bills dramatically. Other programs were tried, but failed to live up to expectations. As soon as 3 became public, we started using that, and never looked back.
Skype-in is something that our company has found incredibly useful - now each staff member can have their own phone number for external calls in whilst they are at work, and, voicemail when they're not. Great work skype, keep it up - maybe just reduce the file size before release but either way UPX makes it reasonable size for me.Was this review helpful? 62 out of 131 users found this review helpful.
| | 2007-02-21 |
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"Bloatware"
by: Dave
Other Thoughts: Sorry mate! I am a user not competitor. I would not install Skype 3, use 2.5 Beta instead if you can find it!Was this review helpful? 67 out of 129 users found this review helpful.
| | 2007-02-09 |
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"Bloatware myth"
by: aaa
Other Thoughts: the bloatware myth is being spread
by Skypes competitors
(You know the same guys who spam skype forums and peoples blogs and message boards)
I'm using this on a PIII-650 laptop with 128MB RAM and runs smoooth as glass even with XP Pro
which my laptop is barely qualified to even run.
No Adware
No spyware
Yes some of the plugins are not
free but for every one that costs $$$ there is a free one available.
Skype does not attempt to force you to use paid plugins.
128 Million registered users
and an average of 4+ million
online at any given time on Skype
the competition is forced to act
like idiots making up bullsh*t lies and resorting to spam
to get customers (Whom they generaly rip off and give poor service to)
Skype 3 is great and runs even on
older systems with a bare amount of ram.
Was this review helpful? 68 out of 154 users found this review helpful.
| | 2007-02-08 |
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