Download Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta for Windows

Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta for Windows is now available for download. This update fixes a set of issues, mainly around Facebook calling,that affected users in the original beta version and the issues that reported by users.

Overview
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.

New features in Skype 5.7
The main changes in Skype 5.7 are:

• Group screen sharing.
• Video calls to Facebook users.
• Push to Talk.
• Facebook contacts logic updates.

What's new in Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta
Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta contains the following updates:
Bug Fixes:

• Group Video Calling: Additional contact card was shown on a Group Video Call with screen sharing.
• Crash: Skype crashed when copying a PowerPoint slide into IM.
• Facebook calling: Improved Facebook calling reliability by fixing numerous bugs .

Download Skype
Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta for Windows is now available for download at the link below:

• Download Skype 5.7.0.137 Beta for Windows

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