14 DAY TRIAL // A new version of Skype is available for Mac OS X users. Delivering improvements and enhanced compatibility with Snow Leopard, Skype version 2.8.0.722 also adds screen sharing (share what you’re seeing on your computer over a free call) and better sound and video.
Skype uses the P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect users for online talk. The calls have a very good sound quality, while end-to-end encryption keeps one's information confidential. Users don't need to configure a firewall or router, or any other networking gear. Besides Chat, Skype also does instant messaging and file transfer.
Noted as “platform specific” changes, improvements on the OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard front include a brighter Call Phones and Send SMS window “Type number” text field, fixes to layout issues in the video window when a video call is put on hold (The Hold button appears over the Call on Hold message), and a fix for issues related to the main window not displaying properly when signing in as another user from the Account menu. Other (general) fixes include:
· Chat window does not refresh properly when chatting with a user whose avatar file is corrupted; · When creating a new contact request, the option to request to see the contact's status but not let them see yours is disabled; · In a contact request, the option to add a new contact to your Contact list is disabled when the user chooses not to let the contact see when they are online; · In a contact request, new contacts are added to a user's Contact list even when they uncheck the option to add them; · When screen sharing in fullscreen mode, the user can't click on Skype menu items at the top of the screen; · Skype sometimes crashes when plugging in or removing a webcam; · Skype sometimes crashes soon after launching when an auto-config (PAC) file was used to connect to the Internet; · Skype sometimes crashes when shutting down.
To update now to the latest version of Skype for Mac, use the download link below. Requirements call for a Macintosh computer with G3, G4, G5 or an Intel processor, a 128 MB RAM, a 20 MB free disk space on one's hard drive, a microphone and, of course, an Internet connection (either dial-up: minimum 33.6 Kbps, or any broadband: cable, DSL, etc).