Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Skype 5

roadbloc

roadbloc

macrumors G3
Original poster
Aug 24, 2009
8,784
215
UK
I'm sorry, but Skype 5 is just a lousy piece of software to use. Anyone know where I can get 2.8 again? It appears the Skype webpage only lets you download 5 now (even though it says you are downloading 2.8).
 
roadbloc said:
I'm sorry, but Skype 5 is just a lousy piece of software to use. Anyone know where I can get 2.8 again? It appears the Skype webpage only lets you download 5 now (even though it says you are downloading 2.8).
Click to expand...

Isn it just?! It is atrocious!

I have no idea what's going on when using it. The interface is TERRIBLE!
 
They updated Skype? Is this the update they promised that was released for the windows version couple of months ago?
 
2.8 not working either

I’m about at the end of my rope, having posted about this repeatedly in Skype’s forums, with no response.

I didn’t do the update, and am still running 2.8.0.851 on my MBP. Lately, it’s quit dialing phone numbers. Doesn’t matter if I dial manually or click on the little green phone button to dial direct from my Skype address book. Nothing dials out (and yes, the 1+ is selected for U.S. calls).

Anyone have a clue as to what’s going on and how to fix it? This is driving me nuts.
 
PaperQueen said:
I’m about at the end of my rope, having posted about this repeatedly in Skype’s forums, with no response.

I didn’t do the update, and am still running 2.8.0.851 on my MBP. Lately, it’s quit dialing phone numbers. Doesn’t matter if I dial manually or click on the little green phone button to dial direct from my Skype address book. Nothing dials out (and yes, the 1+ is selected for U.S. calls).

Anyone have a clue as to what’s going on and how to fix it? This is driving me nuts.
Click to expand...

The download on Skype's website is the same as the version I have installed: 2.8.0.866 --> looks like you just need to update:

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/
 
Blu101 said:
The download on Skype's website is the same as the version I have installed: 2.8.0.866 --> looks like you just need to update:

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/
Click to expand...

Still no luck. When I click on a listing in my Skype address book, the dial out window flashes for a millisecond, then disappears. When I manually dial a call, the keypad works, but clicking the green dial button does nothing. Exact same pattern as before the update.

(Side note: when clicking “Check for updates” from inside Skype, it told me I had the most recent version before I followed the link you kindly provided. Go figure.)

This is really driving me nuts. Next idea, anyone...?
 
You could try the 5.0 beta.... I doubt you'll want to stick with it though.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back