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Skype 4.0 Beta for Windows

You picked a great time to get Skype. It’s still all about free calls, free video calls and free IM to anyone else on Skype – anywhere in the world. Now we’ve redesigned it so it’s easier to start conversations and keep track of them – plus video calls look better than ever.

We’ve released this beta version a little earlier than usual because we’re really keen for people to try it out. It’s still a work in progress – but we’re so excited about it we can’t keep it to ourselves any longer.

Download now Windows Skype 4.0 Beta for Windows

Say hello to the new-look Skype

Hello
Reach
Organize
Smile

Reach people in lots of ways, all from the one screen.

When you click on a contact, you’ll see all the ways you can get in touch – call, video call, instant message and SMS. Choose the best way to reach them – at the click of a button.

Organise your conversations so you never lose track.

Want to find a conversation you’ve been having? Click the new Conversations button to see a list of all your calls and messages – and pick them right back up. Easy to manage, easy to find, all in one place.

Smile and see a great big smile back.

With the new big screen, video calls really feel like you’re talking to someone face-to-face. No matter where they are. It’s so easy, and helps you feel closer to loved ones far away. Plus, it’s free.

The new Skype is all about making it easier to stay in touch and feel closer to friends who are far away.

It’s got all the main features:

Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Free video calls.
Free instant messaging.
Call phones and cells, send SMS.

And the full set of features is coming. Stay tuned for more releases.

Windows Vista Certified

System requirements
PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
To make video calls you’ll need a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
For High Quality Video calls you will need a high quality video webcam and software, a dual-core processor computer and a fast broadband connection (384 kbps).

Technical details
Version 4.0.0.161 File size 24 MB. Beta release. Release date: August 14, 2008. File name: SkypeSetup-Beta.exe