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2.25.2009

Skype Beta drive me NUTS!



Along with Windows 7 came many new features and of course some sacrifices. One of the sacrifices I had to make to accommodate Windows 7 was a stable version of Skype. In case you are unaware of what Skype is, it is a voice-over-internet messenger system. Similar to MSN or Yahoo messengers, you set up an account and add people to your buddy list. Unlike MSN or Yahoo, Skype is geared toward voice conversations as it primary function, although it does have a fully functional text based message system just like any other messenger.
My problem with Skype beta is the fact the interface is so ridiculous. In the older versions of Skype, phone number based contacts appeared in gray and Skype buddies were in green. Now both are in green, and even though they use different symbols, they can be difficult to differentiate between from a quick glance. Another tweak to the interface they made was a tweak to the messenger window system. Instead of each chat with seperate people or group being it own window, all the conversations are contained within the Skype main program window. All this makes the interface seem cluttered, as it presents you with everything in one window.
Other than the interface changes, the Skype beta still performs the same as the other non-beta clients, so no complaints from me there.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Wow you're right, this interface DOES SUCK!!!!!!!