Hate all you want, but Skype is awesome. The fact that it is supported on like, everything makes it one of the best video chat solutions. It works on Linux, Android, Windows Phone, iOS, OS X -- it is the bomb. Microsoft shows no favoritism to platform when this software is concerned.
Today however, in a bit of shocking news, Microsoft announces that in an effort to move everyone to the newest version of Skype, it will be retiring older versions for Windows and Mac. Does this mean that outdated versions will move to Florida and join AARP? No, well...maybe. Actually, it is not at all clear what retirement means in this case.
'As we look ahead to the future, we're focusing our efforts on bringing the latest and greatest to the most recent versions of Skype. As a result, we are going to retire older versions of Skype for Windows desktop (6.13 and below) as well as Skype for Mac (6.14 and below) over the next few months' says Tom Huang, Microsoft.
Here's how to manually update Skype on your Mac or PC or download the latest version. Check out the products mentioned in this article: MacBook Pro (From $1,299.99 at Best Buy). Downloading Skype. Ready to get started? First, pick up the latest version of Skype: With your Internet browser open, enter www.skype.com in the address line to open the Home page of the Skype Web site. Click the Download button on the Skype home page to open the Download page. Skype will begin the download to your computer. So many users don't like the new Skype 8 for macOS, instead they all want Microsoft to bring back Skype 7.59 for macOS, also know as the Skype Classic. Unfortunately if you download and install.
Select the PC or Mac tabs above to help you with the rest of the install process. If the Microsoft account or work or school account isn't working, see I forgot the username or password for the account I use with Office. While the developer is fixing the problem, try using an older version. If you need the previous version of Skype, check out the app's version history which includes all versions available to download. Download prior versions of Skype for Mac. All previous versions of Skype are virus-free and free to download at Uptodown.
Huang further explains, 'don't panic -- whether you’re using Skype for Windows desktop or Skype for Mac, you can download and update to the latest version today for free. We encourage all users to update to the latest version today to continue using Skype without disruption'.
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa -- stop the clock. Disruption? This seems to imply that Microsoft will purposely block access to older versions. However, the company is mum on that for now. But, you are a BetaNews reader, so you should enjoy being on the most recent versions of software, right? As fas as I can tell, there is no downside to this, right? Wrong.
Newer versions of the Skype software may not run on older computers. Case in point, the new version for Mac requires Mavericks (OS X 10.9.x). This could mean that if your Mac cannot run Mavericks that you cannot use Skype! The Windows version however, is supported all the way back to XP SP3.
Are you worried about the potential 'disruption' to older versions? Tell me in the comments.
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Skype 0.8.0.2 | Feb 24, 2011 | 3.54 MB |
Skype 0.8.0.4 Beta | Feb 24, 2011 | 3.62 MB |
Skype 0.9.0.1 Beta | Feb 24, 2011 | 3.69 MB |
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Skype 0.12.0.8 | Feb 24, 2011 | 5.67 MB |
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Skype 0.14.0.4 | Feb 24, 2011 | 6.04 MB |
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Skype 1.0.0.7 | Feb 24, 2011 | 6.43 MB |
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Skype 1.0.0.24 | Feb 24, 2011 | 6.74 MB |
Skype 1.0.0.30 | Feb 24, 2011 | 7.54 MB |
Skype 1.0.0.39 Beta | Feb 24, 2011 | 7.58 MB |
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Skype 1.4.0.35 | Feb 24, 2011 | 9.64 MB |
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Skype 1.5.0.48 Beta | Feb 24, 2011 | 22.33 MB |
Skype 1.5.0.51 Beta | Feb 24, 2011 | 22.38 MB |
Skype 1.5.0.80 | Feb 24, 2011 | 21.70 MB |
Skype 2.5.0.85 | Feb 24, 2011 | 25.54 MB |
Skype 2.6.0.137 | Feb 24, 2011 | 30.36 MB |
Skype 2.6.0.140 | Feb 24, 2011 | 30.33 MB |
Skype 2.6.0.151 | Feb 24, 2011 | 29.74 MB |
Skype 2.7.0.257 | Feb 24, 2011 | 34.10 MB |
Skype 2.7.0.330 | Feb 24, 2011 | 34.48 MB |
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Skype is a cross-platform application that allows users to make telephone calls on the internet. Calls to other Skype users are free, and Skype is able to call landline phones and mobile cell phones in numerous countries for varying rates.
Skype also has features seen in instant messaging clients such as instant messaging, videoconferencing/webcam, and file transfers. Skype saw rapid growth in its userbase and is widely used for business and home applications.
Skype does not provide emergency number service such as 911 in the United States and Canada or 999 in the United Kingdom.
Skype also has features seen in instant messaging clients such as instant messaging, videoconferencing/webcam, and file transfers. Skype saw rapid growth in its userbase and is widely used for business and home applications.
Skype does not provide emergency number service such as 911 in the United States and Canada or 999 in the United Kingdom.
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