Download Skype for Windows 2.6.0.97 beta

A new version of the 2.6 beta branch of Skype for Windows has been released today. It is version 2.6.0.97 beta and the download is possible here to be found. With this program you can make free calls to other Skype users, or for a minimal fee to landlines and mobile phones. Since version 2.6.0.74 beta, the program is bundled with an optional Google toolbar, which increases the download size by about 2MB. The changelog for this release shows the following changes:

Known issue:

• error message appeared if host leaves a cast where he is the only participant
• after rejoining a cast that was on hold before leaving the participant list is incorrect
• Skype crashes when trying to start a conference call and choosing a cast number as one of the particpants

New features:

• Cast controls in client
• Possible to turn off visible UI via API
• bandwidth indicator

Bug fixed:

• FT: File size was half hidden with Large DPI settings
• SMS window shows remaining currency wrong in JPY
• receiver didn’t see resumed Ft after restart
• API: MUTE commands did not work
• API: In conference call DTMF tones were played twice
• API: CAPTURE_MIC did not pause recording while microphone was muted
• API: Sometimes audio streams output’s bandwidth decreased
• Installer: Toolbar installation settings were not remembered
• Installer: IE add-on was not installed on Win2000 SP4 with IE 5.5
• Installer: EULA checkbox was not selectable by clicking on text near checkbox
• ‘Confirm’ and ‘Inform’ checkbox statuses were remembered also when clicking ‘Cancel’

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