Skype for Windows 3.8 goes out of Beta
Earlier this month, Skype launched the Skype for Windows 3.8 Beta (April 2, 2008). Jim wrote about his experiences with Skype 3.8 Beta (April 6, 2008), and now 3.8 is out of beta. Download it now for better call quality, amazingly easier hardware configuration (I swapped out headphones yesterday without opening the Options panel), a new privacy feature that hides the images of strangers who befriend you. skype.com/go/download
Version 3.8.0.115. File size 21 MB.
Change log (updated Extras manager, Firefox plugin, and Internet Explorer plugin; 9 bugfixes, 1 API bugfix, updated localizations) and the informal announcement below the fold...
Release notes:
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change: Updated Extras manager to version 2.0.0.55
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change: Firefox plugin updated to version 2.2.0.80
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change: Internet Explorer plugin updated to version 2.2.0.176
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bugfix: Account creation without a valid email address was not communicated correctly
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bugfix: Skype occasionally crashed on startup when some specific sound cards were set as windows default
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bugfix: Skype did not always go to "Away" and "Not Available" status automatically
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bugfix: After locking the screen, video froze or went blank
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bugfix: When user was not able to connect he was forwarded to wrong webpage
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bugfix: Windows Vista screensaver was not disabled during video call
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bugfix: Any link containing "+" was not clickable in a chat
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bugfix: Skype crashed when set web cookies got damaged
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bugfix: Video resolution did not scale up correctly in some instances
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bugfix API: App2App transfers were disabled when File Transfer was disabled
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All localizations updated
We thought you'd like to know that Skype has taken another little step today to delight its users.
Just a little while ago, Skype launched the newest version of Skype, Skype 3.8 for Windows. And we're happy to report that this version of Skype sounds better than ever before.
The main improvements can be found under the hood of the audio engine. In the real world, this translates to significantly reduced background noise, less delay, fewer call drops, and fewer cut-outs -- especially when both sides are using Skype 3.8 for Windows. And if you change your headset, headphones or microphone, there's no need to mess around with sound settings. Skype 3.8 for Windows takes care of it behind the scenes.
One technologically minor, but user-friendly, change is this: by default, we’ve hidden the user's profile image in incoming authorization requests. Some people have been using offensive images, so we decided to put them behind a veil. You can still see the hidden avatar if you click on it.
The release also includes a number of video-related bug fixes, our own UPnP implementation and other tweaks. And even if you're happy with an older version of Skype, we recommend upgrading to the latest.
Download Skype 3.8 for Windows at skype.com/go/download
