Skype 5.3.0.116

Rated 40/50 by GreatGranddad at May 6, 2011

Fairly good sound and video Too many additions. They should learn when to leave a good product alone.

Rated 50/50 by Andrew_Flynn at May 6, 2011

Good communication Have not had any cons since I started using it years ago I would be out of touch if I did not have it. ;)

Rated 50/50 by khilton0618 at May 7, 2011

It's a wonderful program. I use it frequently with my kids who are in another state. The grandkids are really cute when they use it! Been using it for a few years now.....no complaints. It does what it says it will do. Love that it helps me stay connected to my family,

Rated 40/50 by LAustinsr at May 7, 2011

Easy to download and use Some reception very good and some not so good Love it and will continue to use it when I can

Rated 20/50 by rj_at_boronia at May 9, 2011

NONE - couldn't use (see Cons.) Tried Skype a long time ago. Bad echo!! Don't know why - asked for Help - never got any. Never tried since - no need now. ECHO - ECHO - ECHO (will I say that again???)

Rated 50/50 by northfire at May 10, 2011

Allows me to keep in touch with my family and make business calls all across North America from my computer while traveling on business for a ridiculously low annual rate, love it. For me, none. Highly recommend.

Rated 10/50 by nilst2006 at May 24, 2011

This program is history. Crap....

Rated 10/50 by LuceferAB at May 25, 2011

New versions goes to downgrade usability :( Just go and install the old version: http://www.oldapps.com/skype.php?old_skype=76

Rated 30/50 by Uriel at May 28, 2011

Any alternatives now that Microsoft purchased this from eBay? Pretty soon we'll be forced to get Live ID to logon.

Rated 50/50 by carolny at Aug 26, 2011

An excellent online communicating tool.

Rated 10/50 by wadedesk at Aug 28, 2011

New version does not install on Windows 2000. Portable version does not run either, so remove Windows 2000 from compatibility list folks. Just for the curious, I down-graded my P3 laptop that I use in cable rooms to Windows 2000 running on a solid-state flash drive. Windows 2000 light and stable for testing. Running on a solid state drive means I can carry the laptop around in environments that I would not normally subject a laptop to. I use a SATA drive in the multi-bay when I need a modern OS. I believe an old P3 is much more versatile than a netbook with a 10-inch screen and no drive bays. i downloaded the last version of Skype 4.2 and it installs and runs fine in 2K. You can get old versions here: http://www.oldapps.com/skype.php. And yes, Skype for Windows is bloated. Why would anyone want a new version for Linux when you see what has happened to the Windows versions?

Rated 10/50 by nilst2006 at Sep 1, 2011

Why use this "spyware" ? Microsoft can listen to all calls, so why use ?

Rated 40/50 by some guy at Sep 1, 2011

windows 2000 lol get with the times I could dig you up Win98 ME

Rated 40/50 by roj at Sep 2, 2011

Why would anyone want a new Linux version? Because video support stinks, the UI is a retroactive abortion, etc. The best version available right now is the iPad version (yes, I did say the iPad version - I use it daily).