Skype 5.3.0.113 is now available for download

Skype 5.3.0.113 is a bug-fixing update which is resolving some issues for the users of the Skype 5.3 previous release.

What is Skype?
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.

In addition, 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 5.3.0.113 for Windows form website Download Skype 5.3.0.113 for Windows (Registration Required). To download Skype for other systems please visit Download Skype webpage.

What's new in Skype 5.3.0.113
Skype 5.3.0.113 contains the changes in comparison with previous builds are:

• Group video calling: Fixed potential Skype crashing scenario while participating in Group Video Call.
• Install: Skype started up in English instead of users local language if it was ran under different user account, than installed

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