Skype for Mac 2.6 VS Skype for Mac 2.8

Skype for Mac 2.6 VS Skype for Mac 2.8

Skype for Mac 2.6 is the old version, which has less features than the new version of Skype for Mac 2.8. This article will give you the results of comparing between Skype for Mac 2.6 and 2.8.

Skype for Mac 2.6 is a free, mega popular Net voice call software that uses P2P technology to provide low bandwidth usage combined with high audio quality. The software has been developed by the same guys who created the original Kazaa P2P application, but without anything "shady" in it -- Skype simply takes the idea of P2P networks and extends it into Net phone calls and instant messaging.

The new version Skype for Mac 2.8 add three features:

Screen sharing

lets users share all or part of their screen to any other Skype user that's running a video-capable version. This feature works a lot like iChat's screen sharing features, and like iChat, you can continue to chat while the feature is active.

Skype Access

This feature lets you log into for-pay WiFi access points and use your Skype credit to pay for it. Unlike most pay systems, which charge hourly or daily rates, you'll pay for only the time you use. As long as the service provider is compatible with Skype Access, you won't need to register for any other service.

Mood message

This feature that posts a message every time one of your contacts changes their "mood message". If you type a message here, it will change your mood message. It is a bit like Twitter, except it doesn't work with Twitter—only your Skype contacts. If it had Twitter integration, it would make it more of a killer feature in our opinion.