Skype 4.0

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18.06.2008 Skype 4.0.0.145 Beta for Windows

  • feature: Calling and conference calling
  • feature: Instant messaging (IM) and group instant messaging (group IM)
  • feature: DTMF Tones
  • feature: Video calling
  • feature: Contact profiles
  • feature: Contact list
  • feature: Conversations list
  • feature: IM, conference call and group participants lists
  • feature: File sending (including multi-file sending)
  • feature: Shop
  • feature: Directory
  • feature: Audio device configuration
  • feature: SMS
  • feature: Welcome screen
  • feature: Import contacts
  • feature: See whats new
  • feature: Incoming call alerts
  • feature: Call phones
  • feature: Menus
  • feature: Contact requests
  • feature: Partner tab
  • feature: Automatic upgrades
  • feature: Presence icons
  • feature: Flashing alerts in your taskbar
  • feature: Extras Manager
  • feature: Detaching conversation from mainform
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Call quality feedback indicator
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Skype Prime
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Linking of MySpaceIM with Skype and Skype accounts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Ability to turn alerts off
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Accessibility (keyboard navigation and screen reader functionality)
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Saving groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: History
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Video in mood
  • Feature missing from 3.8: View Outlook contacts in my Contact list
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Call transfer
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Contact groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Creating new Shared Groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Sending contacts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Send Money
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Skypecasts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Alerts (eBay, Paypal, 411)
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Public IM
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Auto redial
  • Feature missing from 3.8: IRC chat style
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Speed dial

A bit late, But any thoughts?

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my two cent on a test install:

  • program window is even bigger then in the 3.x-Version (and thererfore way too big!)
  • status icons are stylish, but not as clear as in 3.x (IMO)
  • grouping contacts doesn’t work (yet), the beta failed to display my groups defined in 3.x
  • beta installs itself over stable version without asking

Downgraded to 3.8 after a short time, will probably give it a shot later. Don’t like the looks & concept of the beta at this moment of time.

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It’s a nice product.

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I upgraded to it and at first it was strange, but later I got used to ir and now it’s kinda comfy to me :slight_smile: But still - Skype is a major bloatware, but I have to keep it, cos I have lots of contacs there >:(