Skype 5.6.0.110

Skype is one of the most popular applications, intended for both text and voice conversations with the possisble video support. The creators of KaZaA designed a communicator based on the P2P network, allowing the users of this netowrk to communicate for free. It can also contact the landlines and mobile phones. However, this option costs and requires recharging an account. Recetnley, this great potential has been enriched with the function of sending SMS and fax (this is particularly useful for companies which often use such applications as Netia).

Voice and video connections are encypted with 256-bit algorithm called AES, which ensures a good quality of sound. For those who communicate with the Skype users, the conversations are totally free. Only calls to landlines are paid abut the prices are very attractive. A lot of people have abandoned traditional telecommunication in favor of the application mentioned. Another interesting function is the possibility to recharge the account for someone else as a gift (using the Paypal system).

The application can be used with the majority of the operating systems (Linux or Windows), but also when traveling, using the version intended for tablets or mobile phones. The application is free and it only requires a microphone and headphones to work properly.

The application has recetly been bought by Microsoft (both the USA and the EU agreed to the purchase).