Skype 5.3.0.111 Released

Skype 5.3.0.111 is now available for download

Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring. You can also now share your screen with other users. Skype calls focus on video and audio quality, and secure the calls with end-to-end encryption.

Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.

Key features
Here are key features of Skype:

• Free Skype-to-Skype calling.
• Free video calls.
• Free instant messaging.
• Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
• Voicemail.
• Forward calls to a phone when you’re offline.

Download Skype
You can download Skype 5.3.0.111 for Windows from website Download Skype 5.3.0.111 for Windows (Registration Required). To download Skype for other systems please visit Download Skype

What's new in Skype 5.3.0.111
Skype 5.3.0.111 contains several improvements and fixes including:
Feature improvements:

• Contacts list: Skype was adding echo123 to the contact list on every Skype startup
  
• Video Calling: Skype video was freezing sometimes on group video calls
  
• Friend Finder: Skype seldom crashed when adding a friend
  

System requirements

• PC running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7, both 32- and 64-bit operating systems. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
• Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
• Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
• For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
• For High Definition (HD) video calls both you and the person you're talking to need Skype 4.2 for Windows or higher, plus HD webcams. You'll also need a high-speed broadband connection (Recommend sustained 1 Mbps symmetrical bandwidth or higher) and a PC with at least a 1.8 GHz processor.

Source:

• Skype Release Notes