LEIFH  Running 2.7.0.330, I was told to update to 2.8.0.722. I clicked update. It downloads fast then tells me it cannot install the update because it can't verify the creator of the update. Now I have to click manual update and re-download the update. Bravo Skype.  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

CASE510  MAC version of Skype looks very poor compared to Wondows' Skype  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

ALAN  I'm not updating my Skype to 2.8 until they fix the following bug:

During the audio/video call, if for some reason it gets disconnected, the call window does not go away, thus preventing the party on the other end from being able to call me back.

I've contacted Skype via so many sources but never seem to get a response from them. So frustrating that I'm about to give up on ever trying to contact big companies again. They never listen!  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

WEBMOTIVA.COM  I would like to see a 64-bit version soon! The 64-bit apps load much faster and are more stable.  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

YOSHINATSU  Sure iChat is the best way to communicate with Mac users, but Skype is cross-platform, and is the best application of this kind for cross-platform communication.

All Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Great piece of software.  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

CHARLESPICKRELL  If you don't use Skype enough, your Skype credits will be deleted and your money NOT refunded.

http://www.skype.com/intl/en/legal/terms/voip/

5.3 Credit expiration: A credit balance for Skype Credit in Your User Account expires 180 days after the last chargeable use of that Skype Credit. Credit balances that are not used within this 180 day period will be lost.  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

SOLOSAINT  yeah, people tell me the same thing, iChat has better quality... its a typical Mac user experience... better quality, less people using it...  
(Version 2.8.0.722)

SYED ALI  I have used skype on 3 different machines running leopard and snow leopard. Used 2 different logitech cameras and the built in camera on Macbook, and people consistently tell me that the pic quality is inferior from the Mac client when compared to calls using the same hardware but running Windows and using the windows Skype client.

Has anyone else experienced this as well ?  
(Version 2.8.0.659)

MARK EVERITT  I've been using Skype on and off for years since it first appeared. It does what it claims to do very well and keeps me in contact with far flung friends and colleagues.  
(Version 2.8.0.659)

DORKYPANTS  The last version that I can successfully login to my Skype account on is 2.7.0.330. Every version since then hangs forever while trying to login. MacBook Tiger 10.4.11 with all Software Updates installed, plenty of free RAM and free disk space.   
(Version 2.8.0.659)

THOIZ_VD  Why did they uglify the icons? They're awful now and they used to be great!  
(Version 2.8.0.659)

RORO01  MANY THANKS!!!

This is an excellent chat application.  
(Version 2.8.0.659)

THEBLUENOWHERE  Excellent idea, good implementation. I use this regularly to keep in touch with the far flung family and friends, most internet cafés have Skype installed so it comes in handy when travelling.

However, the mac version is woeful in video quality, features and general polished-ness (can I use that as a word?) when compared to the windows version. When talking to home in the same country on a broadband connection with 2 fast mac laptops, no firewall and no intermediate peers, the video quality was poor for both ends. But when talking from home to a friend in New Zealand who was on a mobile broadband connection, on a slightly less powerful (processor wise) windows laptop, with the standard built in camera his picture was crystal clear on our computer.  
(Version 2.8.0.659)

GABBIE  Skype is a good tool to communicate, its helped me learn about other types of VSP's out there that are cheap and practical. Im now using PennyTel with an ATA adapter so i dont need to use the PC when making a call.  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

UETLI  funktionell ganz gute und brauchbare Software, das Interface kann man jedoch als GAU bezeichnen, weshalb mehr als zwei Sterne unangebracht sind  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

BOSSA-NOVA  Deleted contacts keep reappearing on the contact list every time I launch Skype. It's very annoying.

Can you out there confirm this?  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

ONE78MAN  Skype is a good alternative to IChat, it requires less bandwidth. It's not perfect but the new beta version is introducing some improvements. There are still some stability issues but I really love this software! :D  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

SMTIPS  Something interesting just happened to me, I had evidently talked for more than 6 hours today on the phone, Skype pulled all the extra money I had in my Skype Credit WITHOUT notifying me, and applied that, and when they applied it they cut me off in mid-call and I cannot use my phone now. Six hours in one day is something plenty of people use...in some cases as in mine with a lot of calls made and much time on the phone in the last few days job seeking. I was completely unaware of this extreme limitation, this is what they call "fair use." It is far from unlimited use or anywhere close to it, and the fact that they would pull the Skype credit out without some kind of notification is criminal.

If I was you I'd seriously think twice about using this service, I will not be any more.  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

SANOOK  2.8.0.438 (beta 2) is terrible...crashes all the time. Beta 1 was more stable, not sure what happened. I'd stay away from this and use 2.7 for the time being.  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

PLOTZENHOTS  buggy, crashes and freezes.. 2.8.0.438 is more a pre alpha version.. 2.7x is better 2 use and stable ..if you need it really take the one 4 windoof  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

XPLICIT  Has there ever come anything really (I mean really) good from eBay? (Good as in good user experience, good engineering, good/fair pricing, good customer support.)  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

STEFANOAZ  I find that the V2.8 betas from Skype are stable for me, with robust A/V connections, and they have the best overall feature set for voip available for the Mac. The cross-platform screen sharing in the Mac beta is *not* available in the newest Skype Win client.   
(Version 2.8.0.438)

KOSOVAR1  All you muppets out there who keep parroting that this is FREE software and FREE p2p phone communications (i.e., if calling a computer), I say your all full of it! Those of us Mac users who subscribe to the Skype-In/Skype-Out services deserve to have feature parity and the same reliability that Windows users have! It really p's me off that Skype keeps the Mac version of the software in seemingly perpetual beta status with the inevitable stability issues and the obvious missing features that Windows users enjoy. YET WE ALL PAY THE SAME PRICE. If Mac users of Skype have to settle for crappy software while Skype for Windows gets all the attention, we Mac users should get a big discount on the cost of the service. I used to like Skype but now I'm ready to toss it. And believe me, I WILL in a heartbeat if a rival service emerges because Skype knows it's cheating us and that's ok for them.

Because of the buggy Skype software for Mac OSX, I have had to manually dial all of my saved phone numbers for the last two years. I just bet that's not an issue for Windows users!  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

IVANOVITCH  For FREE software delivering FREE VOIP, I see no reason to whinge about this at all. So it's a beta version - big deal. It works well, and I use it many times a day, both national and international. The latest bug fixes address most of the concerns that I have had (and I hope it won't crash as much), and although some aspects of the software are perplexing (such as making/joining conference calls), it all works well. And did I mention that it is FREE?  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

CABERLIN  The new version is buggy on my mac. Crashes frequently on quitting.  
(Version 2.8.0.438)

SMTIPS  I've been using Skype 2.7.0.330 for a few months. I used it on Windows for a couple of months and now using on Leopard.

The Mac version is reminiscent of the old ICQ in comparison between the Mac and PC versions. Extremely lacking in many features and interface perks that the Windows version has. Many features/preferences are just missing from the Mac version. Not nearly as easy to use as the Windows version is. When calling local phones within say 50 miles, I often get echo bad. It's very consistent. But when I call a lot farther away like to Canada, I get no echo and the quality is fine. I have a rock solid cable internet connection. I've complained about this the the makers, and they are clueless, they like to give generic umbrella answers and direct you to their hard to use website. And it takes them like a week to respond.

And this version that just came out is still a beta. Apparently after all this time they still can't get a new release version and are relying on users to do their beta testing for them. No thanks. And I think BETA should be prominent in the TITLE not just in parentheses below in the "bug fix" listing. Because I don't do beta testing. Beta = BUGS. If a company wants me to do beta testing for something they are ultimately making money on, even if the app itself is a free download, then they should pay me to do their job. That's my take on it.

As already said, I'm VERY unimpressed with the Mac version of Skype.   
(Version 2.8.0.438)

JESSEPRUDHOMME  For a FREE application, skype is great. You only need to pay out to make calls to landlines/mobile phones. I had been using version 2.7.0.330 for over a year, and had always been able to have video/audio chats without any hassle. There were some bad days where I had some miserable connectivity, but I can't even be sure if that problem wasn't due to my own internet connection.

I am now using version 2.8.0.324 beta, and will see how it goes. Keep in mind users, this IS a beta version. That means you may encounter some bugs. Basically, I'm supportive of skype developers in improving their application even further and will help them by installing the beta version on my computer. I will inform them of bugs that can be fixed - and this is how a community works. You shouldn't compare a FREE application to one that COSTS you money.

Skype has been a simple, dependable, and free way for me to keep in touch with people.  
(Version 2.8.0.324b)

INDRAGURU  Wow! That's an impressive list of news and bugfixes to an already great app.  
(Version 2.8.0.324b)

HIGHERMATH  Works okay, but lacks many features and controls that are available in the Windoze version. Talking to them is worthless. Talking to my dog is more likely to get results.  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

CYBERBRENT  Works great on a virgin 10.5.5 Leopard install. Have had it running for a couple weeks. Zero issues. Great product.  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

LIAM_IMAC  This version of skype is an absolute pile of s***.

It is buggy and frequently crashes. Lots of OSX users have been affected by this release and yet no update for 5 months!!

if you need Skype get version 2.6.0.151 which works fine. LINK BELOW

http://download.skype.com/macosx/Skype_2.6.0.151.dmg  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

TOMIS  As others have stated. Lots of problems.

After the update it gave me alternating errors about not being to connect to a database and having the wrong password. How could it have the wrong password when the previous version logged in fine?

Finally, after going 'round like this and re-entering my password a few times, it logged back in. And then subsequently removed about half my contacts. And then asked me if I want to pull in my contacts from Address Book (which I say no to on each update)!

Avoid this version.  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

M-RICK  Skype 2.7.0.330 for Mac OS X a lot of problems ...

This last update of Skype for Mac OS X, is very very bad ...

- It takes a lot of CPU (around 90 % and even more sometimes !) and makes it warm up a lot and the ventilation is going like crazy, nice to make a chat ...

- The sound cuts for a while from the incoming call at a regular repeating interval and for the same time (around 30 s).

- The video freezes and get disconnected around every 5 mn for a few seconds.

And all of this didn't happen with previous versions, it is only with the 2.7.0.330 and i am not the only one to have these problems since they are a lot of users i know and a lot of posts in the forums ...

Mac OS X 10.4.11 / MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.33 Ghz / 3 Gb RAM

If it can't work well with that, well it works with nothing !

So it is absolutely not optimized at all for Mac OS ... just working, but not very well ... I am planning to move to something else that just works like Gizmo or iChat.  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

JACK75  This latest version is really a gap of CPU usage ...

Up to 80 % on a MacBook Pro C2D !!!

Incredible !

A very well optimized software ...  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

ALAN  lately skype video calls have been crashing constantly; have not been able to have a call for longer than 1 minute. very frustrating. additionally audio/voice quality degraded badly, i.e., breaking up nonstop. utterly awful. disgusted.

:(  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

AYMEN  ok!! it crashes when I try to change my password !  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

JAN13  I am heavy duty user of this application and since this application is responsible for my international trade success all I can say “Do not leave home with out it” which I do not ... GREAT STUFF !!!  
(Version 2.7.0.330)

ERIC WOEHLER  More details after further use..

doesnt show status of contacts accurately - I am 'invisible' but I show up as online on a friend's contact list, similarly other friends who are offline show up as online.

if you move the chat video window during chat, skype hangs and needs a force quit. Sometimes the hang up button doesnt work and the other party needs to end the call.

Skype is going backwards in its quality on the mac

less stable with every release, more buggy and more of a challenge to deal with...

a shame, the potential was there for great software  
(Version 2.7.0.257)

SEAMUS BERKELEY  Hangs on a PBook with 10.4.11. Completely unusable.  
(Version 2.7.0.257)

PANATHAS17  Skype is undefeated in the IM part of the world... compared to iChat and AIM and all the rest is the best by far... Updated to latest version and working perfectly. Never thinking of changing, all of you who are skeptimistic, just try it... it's worth it! ;)   
(Version 2.7.0.257)

CALS  i am having serious problems!when i try log on it says it cant connect because it cant find the p2p server. now on windonws the univiversity i'm at can help but i've been told they dont know how to fix it on a mac i feel like i'm living in the dark ages...

i'm not particaully computer smart but can anyone help me?i need step by step mac for dummies intructions on how to get this stuff working...

thanks.  
(Version 2.6.0.184)

JORDANL  It is so annoying that Skype automatically launches on login unless you manually go into System Preferences and change the login item settings.  
(Version 2.6.0.184)

ALLBLUE  This is a copy of a mail I have just sent to Skype:

Mac platform betas getting worse

I would like to know what has gone wrong with your mac development team. I've been a long time Skype user, in fact I have evangelised your service to friends, now your customers, because I was so impressed with your service. Of late however, the betas you are putting out are just horrible. 2.6.0.182 was simply unusable, very unstable (if a contact came online it would crash, when Skype Out connected it would crash, a piece of garbage really). The current version - 2.6.0.184 is not quite so unstable, but sound quality is awful, and the Skype phone I purchased 15 months ago, and which worked flawlessly with earlier betas, is now a pain to use because Skype takes over the audio input and keeps switching it down to minimum for some reason, making it inaudible at the other end. In system preferences you can see this happening - I drag the slider up to an acceptable level, and Skype pulls it back down again making the simple business of a phone call an exercise in stress management at both ends! Having just completed such a call, I just clicked on the open browser (Firefox) and that crashed - you are putting out sub-standard software, it's supposed to be beta not alpha, and I would like to know what is going on. Do you have a quality control department?

In my experience when betas go backwards it is a sign that the developers are no longer bothering with it, time to look for alternatives. I don't know if your purchase by e-Bay is anything to with this, if some corporate executive has decided to abandon the Mac platform (a pretty foolish move if that was the case as the platform is expanding rapidly), or whether it is just sloppiness in your dev team, but this is simply unacceptable. VOIP is a maturing market, competitors are coming on stream, and although I have no desire to abandon Skype if you do not get your act together I will be left with no choice.

I should point out that this is only audio, I have no webcam and hence do not use video. At the very least you should leave the latest usable beta available on your site, as many do, as I do, overwrite the old version with the new. I want some software I can use people, come on! Running OS 10.3.9 btw, and I will be posting this mail on both MacUpdate and VersionTracker to warn others of your current mac malaise.

Please get your act together.

Sincerely,  
(Version 2.6.0.184)

ATRAINDD  2.7.0.195b seems to work much nicer on 10.4.11 than the old 2.7 beta I was. It appears to have fixed a lot of small issues I was having and uses less CPU. Good work Skype team.  
(Version 2.7.0.195b)

CUNEYT  i have 10.4.11 Skype wont even startup, bounces only one time in the dock then crashes..  
(Version 2.7.0.195b)

ELEGRAPHY  Does anyone notice about this new business with code signing each application on Leopard? I've notice Skype refuse to launch on Leopard for the second time use.

Read this article, it mentions about code signing with Skype. http://homepage.mac.com/simx/technonova/C488455530/E20071107233441/

The only way to work around is to trash "used" Skype.app after each launch/quit. Get a fresh copy from DMG file for each launch. Same goes for your toilet paper, LOL!!!  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

RORO01  When you are talking to someone on Skype (with or without video) other contacts who have not noticed your status is set to "busy" can still ring you. This is very annoying.

Sending a text in this situation, obviously, isn't a problem.

The developers should make it impossible to call you when you're already talking to someone else, like with iChat.  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

CPSTUDIO  Its Friday August 17th and like some of you my Skype has suddenly stopped working - first time since I signed up 1 year ago. It says im offline, and refuses to go online (im stuck in a state of permanent grey "x") even though my computer is online and internet and everything else works fine.

I dont believe this is a firewall problem or anything like that because everything was working peachy keen til yesterday - spontaneously broke down - no settings - nothing - changed on my side.

HELP!!!!! MY WORLD DEPENDS ON SKYPE!!!!

ps ive written two customer service trouble tickets - not a word or acknowledgement of any kind from them

pps yesterday i spontaneously went back online for like - a minute - and then it was back to the same ol grey "x"  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

JON T  Don't think it doesn't work!

Skype has some big P2P issues today and very few people can connect.

I got on for a short time a while ago and it showed only 40,000 people connected. It's normally 9 million or so...  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

VIRTUALP  No way to connect. MacPro Intel.

Older version all OK.  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

ATRAINDD  This beta looks good, I did have a slight issue with it only showing my address book contacts but I messed around with the view options and it seemed to fix it. Excellent program, saves me tons of money by not having to pay for a cell phone.  
(Version 2.7.0.49)

SIXTYK  I have a cell phone with a fairly limited calling area because I rarely travel out of that area.

When I do travel out of the area, I use Skype. Its free, most hotels anymore have Wi-Fi accss and Skype works as advertised.

What else do you want?  
(Version 2.6.0.151)

MAHOJAS  This version 2.6.0.151 I cannot log into my account anymore. It just gets stuck. As well the process of confirm application change (securityd) takes up 780 MB of my memory and because of this can last up to 10 minutes to update my keychain items. I really don't know what to do to get skype running here.  
(Version 2.6.0.151)

SPACEMANSPIFF  Skype support is awful.

I've sent messages asking how to disable caller ID block and gotten no response, and I never heard back when tried to get the SMS to report my mobile phone number as the sender.

Caller ID being blocked by default is ridiculous. I've signed up for Skype Pro and thought I would be able to solve my Skype problems using Skype's website; near as I can tell the only thing the website makes easy is billing.  
(Version 2.6.0.148)

PANATHAS17  Skype, for me, is the best program ever made after Firefox. Only prob. is when will we get the nice stuff pc users have???  
(Version 2.6.0.148)

LLESSUR  2.6 Version does not work with my M-Audio Mobile Pre USB and M-Audio condenser mic.

Works with iSight.

Although audio can be heard on monitoring speakers, no audio is sent. This problem is not present in other applications or previous versions of Skype.

Reverting to 2.5 version fixes problems.   
(Version 2.6.0.148)

ERIC WOEHLER  Some more info on trouble-shooting Skype 2.xxxx.140 release. I purged additional languages and removed the obsolete PPC code, so was running Intel-only code. NO diff, same old same old, constant crashes. Then updated pre-bindings using Cocktail and MUCH better. Only crashes once or twice an hour! Huge improvement despite this process allegedly no longer required under OS 10.4.

Suggest others with problems with stable release of skype try Cocktail/update prebindings to see if it helps them for stability.

Is definitely better for me but is the ONLY app that crashes on me... almost like Windoze apps... lol

cheers to all from sunny Tasmania

Eric  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

HOLYPOLY  Here's a link to the latest stable version:

http://download.skype.com/macosx/Skype_2.6.0.137.dmg  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

HOLYPOLY  yep, same here. Crashes on me every 2-3 minutes, first version crashing that often in my experience.  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

BIRTE  I have the same problems as Eric - also not using a beta version. Using 2.6.0.140 official. It's the first time that Skype keeps crashing at all. Using PowerBook G4.  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

JB4  It works very well for me, both as a phone for long distance and as a conferencing tool for a three person hosted, live web cast.

Since we are live,we could not tolerate any crashes.

We talk to each other through a Skype connection, run that feed through a mixer with an "800" phone line and stream away.

After trying several chats, Skype's sound quality far exceeded all the others.

One thing I would like though; with my two partners who are using PC versions, we can only video conference one at a time, not all three together.

Thanks to all!  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

DOM21  Is this a new feature? I've tried using my iMac's built-in mic but nobody understands what I'm saying. Evidently the mic transmits poorly using Skype. Has Skype somehow remedied this???  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

ALEXIUS  Eric, way to give it one star before bothering to see if it was on your end.

First of all, you may be using a beta; second of all I've used Skype tons and I can't remember it crashing on me once.

Considering you are the type to install shapeshifter, who knows what else is on there ;)  
(Version 2.6.0.140)

ERIC WOEHLER  A Shocker!!!!!!!

crashes 3-5 times an hour

crashes during text chat

crashes during voice chat

crashes during video chat

crashes with or without Shapeshifter

crashes when not active

crashes when active

crashes

have written to Skype offering crash log but no reply.... I cant decode crash logs so cant point the fiinger at what might be happening

anyone else experience this?

any suggestions???  
(Version 2.6.0.137)

J-A-X  The fact that I can now talk with my Mac's internal mic with little to no echo is the best feature Skype has added in a long time. I have a headset but sometimes it's inconvenient to get it out, so this feature is great.

The yearly subscription for North America long distance is great too.  
(Version 2.6.0.137)

JEFFNE SCHELIN  after updating this version of skype my video feeds ain't that clear at all. can anyone give me the previous version of skype?

never ever once had a problem with skype before, this is the first time.  
(Version 2.6.0.137)

SOLEFALD  Installed 2.6.0.137 and it would not connect. deleted .plist file. Still won't connect. No error messages, just sits there forever trying to connect.

Took me FOREVER to find 2.6.0.72, so i can roll back.

Older version works fine, .137 does not. Bleh  
(Version 2.6.0.137)

ADAM SIMPSON  Overall skype for OSX is pretty nice, it does however take up more resources than I would hope for, and if you try and answer a call while someone is leaving a message mine would crash. Hopefully 2.6.0.137 fixes that, but I had to manually re-install it from 2.6.0.72 because it said I already had to most recent version. Can't beat the prices though.  
(Version 2.6.0.137)

HARRAPPA  Download Skype beta v 2.6.0.72.

Tried pc to pc call. It crashed as soon as the other side responded.  
(Version 2.6.0.72)

PIZZACAKE  I've just tested a MSI StarCam Clip Webcam on a G4 Mac Mini 1.25Ghz running Mac OS X 10.4.8. Cannot use the webcam's built in mic & video together because a loud ringing noise is produced. I have a usb mic and use that for sound input and the webcam only for video.

Supplied Webcam Monitor App & Quicktime:

Used the webcam monitor app that came with the driver to set the webcam resolution to 640x480. The picture is good (almost MacBook iSight quality) but the picture tears up quite a bit.

Skype:

Picture is good (confirmed with sister running Skype on a MacBook) and there is no tearing. Skype developers have probably developed their own code for video.

iChat:

Webcam is not recognised.

MSI StarCam 370i drivers here

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/download/dld/spt_dld_detail.php?UID=604&kind=10

MSI StarCam Clip drivers here

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_detail.php?UID=620&kind=10

Hope this helps.  
(Version 2.5.0.85)

PEDRORS  Does anyone know how to use the birthday notifications?

I cannot find anything related to this feature.  
(Version 2.5.0.85)

LANOUVELLECHAIR  Why everybody use windows live messenger ???

Skype is great on osX ! Bravo !  
(Version 2.5.0.85)

BUZZARD  Touch tones (DTMF) still do not work with this version for any system I need to use, such as telephone banking or conference call systems. As such, Skype is still not a completely useful system for me. If you need to use those, Gizmo is the best alternative that I have found.  
(Version 2.5.0.63)

VIRIDIAN  If I were to get a Bluetooth adaptor for my iMac could I use Skype with my bluetooth headset? Would Skype find it?  
(Version 2.5.0.63)

DOM21  Ummm... thanks for nothing frosty, ummm......  
(Version 2.5.0.63)

JB4  Is there any way to use the video feature with more than one other person?

When there are three of us on conference call the video option button disappears.

Thanks;

JB

Great application. Great features.  
(Version 2.5.0.63)

FROSTY  Ummm... you're the one that installed a beta product. The last real version was 2.0.0.6. That's your fault.  
(Version 2.5.0.63)

DOM21  "You are offline. You need to be online to make and receive Skype calls."

No Skype, I am ONline. But this is the message I keep getting after installing Skype 2.5.0.38, making Skype useless now.  
(Version 2.5.0.38)

WALKI-TALKI.COM  Wow, I can't wait to use the new features. Skype has been pretty responsive to users (like me) who complained that the video chats were hogging the cpu too much on older G4 machines.

Might I suggest that the Skype people update the screenshot that they offer here?  
(Version 2.5.0.38)

PEDROTAQUELIM  Skype is great,

I like the new Mac UI, but it needs to be polished, just a little.

It's not totally intuitive.

It's still to heavy for an old processor like mine (G4 450). I can´t have a audio conversation because my Mac becames unusable. Slooowwwww.

By the way, do you know the new kid on the block? :-)

http://www.jajah.com

It's totally web2.0, not app needed, just a browser, any browser. It's great and free!  
(Version 2.0.0.6)

HELIXBLUE  If you do video with Skype, stay away from the 2.0.0.6 update. You will only hear complaints from the other side about how awful the video quality now is due to the smaller size. Please make the resolution or quality of video settable!  
(Version 2.0.0.6)

NEIL_M  Ninjaboy RTFM  
(Version 2.0.0.6)

ZIPLOCK.20.SPAMSTERDAM  Skype does not work on my computer. After trying to enter an account name and password etc, the program dies without creating an account (OSX10.4.8, Titanium G4 powerbook).   
(Version 2.0.0.6)

FLORIDAPHILLIP  calls from computer to computer are free.

Calls from computer to land line have a small charge (3¢ a minute to the UK, for example).  
(Version 2.0.0.6)

NINJABOY  Am I missing something here? I was under the impression this app made free calls?

So why is it asking me for money?

Help anyone??  
(Version 2.0.0.3)

M2ATMAC  Skype would be perfect if it had a better user interface. It is clunky and by far is one of the worst and less user friendly of all apps that I use.

Another thing that bothers me a lot is the fact that Skype acts as a supernode, draining my mac resources even while I am not using it.

And the worst part, it can't be turned off. Two thumbs down to the developers.  
(Version 2.0.0.3)

DOM21  Does the called party need Skype installed to hear you? I'm new to this. The Skype test call I made played back fine, but calls to my sister to her landline and cellphone from NY to FL -- all she heard was my garbled voice, although I heard her fine.

Also, how to I learn my calling number that she can call me on? Don't find it anywhere.

iMac OSX 3.9  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

PREFPANE  This is what I look forward to in future versions of Mac with video:

1. The ability to change the webcamsettings when using a "PC" webcam togheter with the Macam software.

2. A fix for the bug that makes the audio out settings to go back to "headphones" even though i have choosen internal speakers.

I dont want to use headphones, and when choosing internal speakers the echo goes away (hopefully).

Any comments on this?

Regards,

Fredrik  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

WALKI-TALKI.COM  There are two "trunks" out there. One is the normal audio only beta trunk, and the video trunk. The video trunk is usually two ticks ahead of the audio. Current audio preview is 1.5.0.77, and I think the audio is 1.5.0.75. My impression is that the video preview is more in an alpha stage, but Skype is in a hurry to get it out because Mac market now has many options since iChat will do video with .mac, AIM and jabber networks.

The audio only beta trunk is necessary because they completely retooled the GUI.

P  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

JDUB800  ...and yet, after the comments below, here is another video beta. Confusing or what?!  
(Version 1.5.0.77)

TWISTERMC  Is this a beta version? There seems to be three different versions out there.

1.4.0.49 from Skype's Website

1.5.0.75 (this one)

1.5.0.61 'video preview'  
(Version 1.5.0.75)

NEALNT  I have never been able to get this program to stop unexpectantly quiting after trying to enter a new account. Noone has been able to help me figure what is going on.

Mac OS 1.3 to 1.47  
(Version 1.5.0.75)

CGPIX  At last!!....now us mac users can finally web cam to the rest of the world.....ie. to pc users!....something Apple neglect to inform you when you purchase one of their swish new macbooks with all the razmataz of ichat which is fantastic except you can't talk to anyone with a PC...which is basically nearly everone you know!...(lets face it...less than 5% of Computer users are mac)

This Beta version of Skype does have its glitches....ie.does weird things like not connecting when it supposed to, certain options behave strangely...but i'm sure they will all be ironed out.

Maybe this will prompt Apple into making Ichat a cross platform application!...like it should be!....because at the moment i find it about as useful as a chocolate teapot!  
(Version 1.5.0.61)

AND_ROO  All of a sudden Skype wants access to OSX's keychain to run!???? What is it doing?  
(Version 1.5.0.61)

WALKI-TALKI.COM  I downloaded and installed this file, but I lost the video functionality altogether. I think this is because this dmg package contains version 1.50.60, NOT version 1.50.61 as promised.

Did anyone else have this problem?  
(Version 1.5.0.61)

APPLEDOGX  Would be good, but it won't let me use a perfectly good credit card to buy credits. I can buy elsewhere with no problems. Their credit policies seem to be biased towards people living in US/EU.  
(Version 1.5.0.61)

PREFPANE  When using *any* version of Skype (even the latest betas), there is something fishy going on with the echo cancellation on my iBook G4 12".

When checking the in and out-settings in Skype preferences, I can tell that as input my internal mic is used, which is fully normal. But as "out" unit, the headphones is selected.

When I try to change from headphones to internal speakers, which i would prefer to use, this setting does not seem to be saved. When checking the output option again, it is still marked as headphones.

I have contacted Skype about this, but I have heard nothting from them, neither have I found any fix for this.

My guess was that selecting "internal speakers" would help to minimize echo, but intead the feature is not even saved in the preferences.

Aint that a bit weird when you have the possibility to select both? =/

Regards,

Fredrik, Sweden  
(Version 1.5.0.61)

NYMPHE  Actually, Skype 1.5 has great video functionality. The video quality was awesome. I tested it on an ibook and macbook. You can resize the video and you can use it on fullscreen too. You can anytime turn video on or off, which isn't allowed on ichat or yahoo messenger, I guess..

However, Skype takes all of the performance of the processor. I don't know why, but on an ibook 1 Ghz, I couldn't do anything else. Maybe because of the superior video quality.. But on the other side, on the macbook I've heard the fan, which runs continously.

I couldn't come back to window from fullscreen modus. I had to force quit. maybe because the system was too busy to respond...

I hope the future versions will be out of these problems..  
(Version 1.5.0.52)

ABSPJL  No review yet of 1.5.0.52. This is now enabled for video using not just iSight cameras as in iChat, but cheap USB cameras. Moreover Skype users can now video conference not just with other Mac users as with iChat, but with PC users as well. It seems to work OK, recognizes my cheapo second-hand webcam and enables me to see my son who uses an iSight (he is a Mac user too). I've not yet tested it with a PC user. But this is the way to go.  
(Version 1.5.0.52)

TOAD  This Skype does not allow me to add a contact. It also "hung" after I made a call with it. Stay clear!  
(Version 1.5.0.51)

MYSTICAL  Downloaded 1.5.0.48 yesterday and really like the new interface. I think it's much easier to use, have my girlfriend staying with me and it was easy just explaining to her how to use the skypeout feature. Not sure she would have gotten it before.  
(Version 1.5.0.51)

ROBERTS2424  No matter how much I use Skype I always go back to Gizmo Project--not affiliated in any way with Gizmo. Skype has too many security issues and doesn't follow "standards." That said, I respect the momentum the company has generated but find other solutions appealing.  
(Version 1.5.0.51)

TOMIS  Well it took me a bit to figure out how to use the new interface. But after stumbling around I got it figured out.

Much better than the old one. Now Gizmo has an even longer way to go to catch up.

Would be nice if there was a "hold music" feature and automatic conversation archiving (ie, recording) would be nice.

Overall, a very nice update.  
(Version 1.5.0.48)

VEGGIEDUDE  The UI is greatly improved, more Mac like. Welcome changes. I'll do a review when it is no longer beta.

: )  
(Version 1.5.0.48)

S P L A T !  houston, we have some problems!

recently i test the 1.5.0.48 version and in my iBook still having 1.4.0.47...

in my iBook Skype crash when i try to call from Skype 1.5.0beta... (this means that people with old versions will be have some troubles!!)

i switch to old 1.4.0.47 version... until 1.5.0 versions works fine!  
(Version 1.5.0.48)

BUZZARD  Three words:

Still No Video.  
(Version 1.5.0.48)

ALDORR  I've been using Skype for over a year now on the Mac. I love the program and am looking forward to future versions. I have yet to have a single problem installing or running it on my iBook G4 or my MacBook Pro.

Admittedly, the PC version is extremely well ahead of the Mac version. The main thing that ticks me off there is that there is no video support for the Mac.

Doesn't it seem like there should be at least 1 program on the face of this planet that allows for easy video telephony between Apple and Windoze?

Not yet. But if Skype does it they will be the first! Good luck and do it fast or else you're ruin your chance at ruling the universe!  
(Version 1.4.0.49)

BASS0  It's a great app, but PLEASE speed up the development for the Mac version! We're talking 2.5 VS 1.4 here, for god's sake! Thanks.  
(Version 1.4.0.49)

TOMIS  For what it is designed to do, I give it a thumbs up.

For how well it actually does it, thumbs down.

Whenever I try to call a landline from skype, the program freezes up. For some reason, when I go to log out of my computer, this un-freezes skype, and it proceeds to dial the number without a problem.

Very aggravating.   
(Version 1.4.0.49)

DOMBI  1.4.0.39 finally launches on my Intel Mac. Still no video support, but at least i don't have to run it in Rosetta.  
(Version 1.4.0.49)

PIRX  I would actually expect Skype to come up with a OS X version equivalent to the 2.0 for Windows. with cam support.  
(Version 1.4.0.49)

RIOTS  Me too, .35 good, .39 bad.  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

HEATHERMASON  I like what this software does. It allows me to make pretty good quality calls overseas for a low price, so I like that... but it takes up a lot of cpu and is very unstable. I am tired of the crashes. I am waiting patiently for something better to come along.   
(Version 1.4.0.39)

MRGANDO  As someone said , they reverted they stable version to .35 , weird.

I hope it gets better  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

ANGEL2  I downloaded it. I installed it. I double clicked on Skype icon and... nothing happened. I returned to Skype 1.4.0.35 version and everithing OK again...  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

FGS  Oups, they just changed on their website the "official release" back to .35 !

Maybe they got it, that their .39 Version is busted... hope they get it fixed soon.  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

DANNY HAMON  will not start on a G5 2.0 Dual, backup your old skype version or download at:

http://download.skype.com/macosx/Skype_1.4.0.35.dmg  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

CACATMAN  If you're going to run this on a Macbook Pro (and possibly any of the intel chipped Macs - unconfirmed), then I'd advise you to backup your previous version of Skype because I can't get 1.4.0.39 to work on mine at all! You may need to revert back to your old version until its fixed.  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

MACGNUS  Downloaded the new universal binary version. Will not launch!! Deleted all Skype files, re-installed but still won't launch. Back to the drawing board!!  
(Version 1.4.0.39)

MRGANDO  The app is working for me , but it needs more work . I work with audio and I have an audio interface

Motu 828 Mk II firewire, I cant talk to ppl using the interface, it works using the regular mac imput and output .  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

GREENBEANPHILSOPHER  According to the skype forum, the echo cancellation was just made permanent and it was not removed. The option dissapeared and was made an "always on" setting. The echo was horrible for me on this newest version. I read on the net, that as an ibook owner one of the speakers is directly below the built in microphone- thus the echo issue; that would make sence to me but it's not conclusive just some guy said it. I also read that some person downgraded to 10.0.0.7 and the echo dissapeared. Once again some guy said that. If i didn't have to chain my neck with headphones to kill the echo (that might work), or buy an expensive headset which will chain me up too, i'd say that this program is excellent. That excellent rating would be given despite the afformentioned post about skypeout billing issues, loosing all your contacts in version changes and skype maybe not being as technically and quality-based as gizmo (but i've never used gizmo and have absolutely no idea of it's quality). And also that skype seems to have a bit of an issue with memory hogging. Come to think of it my microsoft word program was talking to me about memory problems- has to be because of skype! Thus skype- 7/10 technically, 10/10 for being able to talk to my buddies with incredible voice quality for free oh yeah!.   
(Version 1.4.0.35)

//IDN  If you need audio conferencing, just use iChat. Skype is unstable, I was never able to make a single call and the way the prepaid system works is terrible.  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

DUNCAN  I can't get Skype to connect to Windows or Linux users with new versions.  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

CHANAMASALA  I keep running into trouble with Skype when making calls. I'll make a call and it doesn't go through. Then I can't try again because the hang up button won't work, so I have to restart. Seems like I run in problems more often than not nowadays...which is what prompted me to write this review. I use X-Lite with Nikotel and that badboy works wonderfully.  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

JAMES67  Skype has never been able to cure its billing system's problems and they continue to this day with a vengence. If one wishes to use the program for telephone communicationm, putting money on account is a frustrating struggle. It is becomming too much of a pain in the ass to use. Bring on the new competition1  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

HAPLO  Skype, at one point, was good. Now it's a peice of crap. They removed echo cancellation and all of the advanced audio features, the program is no longer able to reclaim username/password information from older versions, and the sound cuts out constantly on a cable-cable connection. It's worthless now. In fact, when comparing the audio to iChat audio, it is only about half as stable, so bad that you can't actually get anything from what the other person is saying. Didn't used to be this bad, but it is now.  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

KENA  well... the menu icon is a nice thing to have... but the last version's GUI was a bit nicer... i know it's not the most important thing, the program really does a great job!, but still...   
(Version 1.4.0.35)

EDOUARD ROGER  Ouch, the last beta is uggly !

Now, the "Call" button is like the Windows one, and it's not really an improvement :/  
(Version 1.4.0.35)

HTMLFREAK  It is the best internet phone in the world, it really helps! I use it for my house phone!!   
(Version 1.4.0.33)

WHYTOI  Some of you guys are crazy. When it's labelled as "Beta", then treat it with great caution. If you don't, then don't whinge!  
(Version 1.4.0.33)

WOZARDOFIZ  Skype has been going downhill since it was acquired by Ebay.  
(Version 1.4.0.33)

WINCO  BEWARE! BEWARE! of this beta version.

Loaded this and it didn't keep any of my previous account/login details or address book details. Unable to log-in with old username & password.

Had to open a new account and then I was unable to use the search for users as it does not render properly on the screen. THIS IS STILL BUGGY. It should not be by now.

Ditched this version and reverted to previous version. This works okay except the NEW beta version had removed all settings/address book/my profile details!!!

Skype - if you are reading this, get your act together chaps.  
(Version 1.4.0.27)

JONNOH  Appears to hog CPU time and often crashes upon startup.  
(Version 1.4.0.27)

REDHAWK  skype seems to not respond when ever i try to quit and i have to force quit  
(Version 1.3.0.17)

ANONYMOUS  Skype quits upon launch! I have people to call and cnt find old version anywhere!  
(Version 1.3.0.17)

ANONYMOUS  I really wonder why they removed the echo cancellation from preferences. I have to admit though that it still works (almost) good on an iMac 20" with mic and speaker right next to each other.  
(Version 1.3.0.14)

ANONYMOUS  The new version is working fine, the calls and instant messaging features works as before. I am running OSX 10.4.2 as well.  
(Version 1.3.0.14)

SKRYPIE  Still crashes when negotiating login ...   
(Version 1.3.0.14)

MICHAELSKYPE  Uh oh -- Skype no longer launches on my Powerbook. It crashes! Anyone else having this problem?

Running Tiger 10.4.2  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

JEFF  If you want to cancel the echo, both parties must use headphones. It's a very easy, simple way to cancel the echo. This is a great program...  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

ANONYMOUS  Please fix the echo problem. Skype could very well be the new solution to my recent telecommunication (company) nightmares!

Also, bring skype-in to Canada. We only have, like, 4 different area codes. Or so. You know? Just the biggies?

And while we're at it, can you add a feature so that I don't have to type +1 before dialing. Maybe something that would count the digits and could learn where you are likely to call. A "local" setting of some sort?

Solid software and interface, though. Way to go.   
(Version 1.3.0.8)

ANONYMOUS  is it me or are the 0 and + keys missing on the key pad  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

PEDRO FARDILHA  Yes please!!!

Fix that boring echo problem.  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

TOURNESOL  Great with all the updates, but have they removed echo cancellation? Its awful hearing your own voice seconds after you speak - echo cancellation fixed that, but now the function is gone.  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

PITERPAN  Very good update.

Each new version shows attention to detail.

Drag and Drop feature is very welcome. That's the way the Mac OS works.

Thanks.  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

KARL BROWN  installed no problem and working fine  
(Version 1.3.0.8)

IWONA  I have been trying to install a new version of Skype (1.0.0.49.) on my G4 Mac but the application is not responding. I have enough disk space, system requirements are o.k. but the Skype icon is sitting uselessly in my Applications folder and I cannot communicate via Skype anymore.

Installation of an old version of Skype was very easy - why installation of this new one is such an ordeal...? Please help me install Skype or I will give up on it.  
(Version 1.0.0.49)

SHK  does'nt work with pb 17" 10.4.2

i cant hear anything (with as new planatronics) also built in ls.

skype "echo" works well ...

versions before very fine.

help appriceated, thanks !  
(Version 1.0.0.49)

JIM BISHOP  Living in China, I am an experienced international Skype user. It can be a wonderful service. However, the Skype people still have not figured out how to run their billing department. Paypal will take your money, give you a receipt, and send Euros to Skype. Skype will take the money, and fail to credit your account. Skype will then not reply to many requests for service. This has been a problem for a long time. Read their forum. Skype is technically very good, but their business skills suck. Be prepared to lose several deposits no matter from where in the world you try to pay them. I am currently in Alaska and STILL cannot get their payment system to operate or their billing department to reply after days of trying.  
(Version 1.0.0.49)

RICE  Skype 1.0.0.39: In Preferences > Audio: Echo Cancellation and Gain Control are gone (as compared to 1.0.0.24). Why?  
(Version 1.0.0.49)

ERIC  Skype 1.0.0.49 does not start on my computer (G5 1.8G SP, 2 GB RAM, Mac OS X 10.3.6).

Skype, try again.  
(Version 1.0.0.49)