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Skype

Skype

Skype for Linux is a version of Skype peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) software for computers running a Linux-based operating system. It gives Linux users the opportunity to make free phone calls via the Internet worldwide.

Skype for Linux has been successfully tested on many recent distributions, including, but not limited to: SuSE 9, Gentoo, Debian, Fedora Core 3-7, Sun Java Desktop System Release 2, Xandros, Mandriva, Ubuntu. It should run on all distributions that have the required versions of glibc and Qt libraries available.

It supports both the ALSA and OSS sound systems.

 Skye 1.4 Beta

Price
Free to download

Size
Dependent on distribution
License

Skype EULA

Developer
Skype Limited

Website
www.skype.com

System Requirements
400 Mhz processor or faster.
256 MB RAM.
20 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
Microphone and speakers or headset.
Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).

Qt 4.2.1+
D-Bus 1.0.0
libsigc++ 2.0.2
libasound2 1.0.12

Support Sites:
Skype HelpSkype Journal, Skype Blogs, Skype Forums

Selected Reviews:
Softpedia, Linux Magazine Pro, Free Software Magazine

Features include:

  • Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts
  • Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once
  • Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as speaking to them
  • Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time
  • Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let people know a bit about you
  • File transfer - send unlimited size photos or documents to your contacts
  • Send Money - Send money to your Skype contacts using PayPal
  • Video snapshot - Update your profile picture with photos of yourself

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Last Updated Sunday, April 20 2008 @ 11:23 AM EDT


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