Skype was first introduced unofficially in 2000. It was really a test between the friends of the makers of Skype. But it was official released in 2001.
Microsoft - August 2003
Skype, a portmanteau of Sky Peer-to-Peer, was first introduced in August of 2003. It was acquired by Microsoft in 2011.
September 2005 by 2 men named Nikalas Zennström & Janus Fiis.
You can Skype on the downloaded program of Skype
You do not need your Skype number to make Skype to Skype calls. You can log into your Skype account with your recently made ID and password.
If you have created your Skype ID recently, then you will not your number to make Skype to Skype calls. You can log in with your Skype ID and password to make calls.
Yes, you can make Skype to Skype calls with just your ID and password, you don't need your Skype number.
You can download Skype from Skype's Website!
For some Features of Skype you need Skype Credit!
All Skype to Skype calls are free, regardless of location.
With version 5, Skype got terrible and bloated. Cause of this was the new "Full Screen Mode" that the developers at Skype introduced. Hence, many have reverted from Skype version 5 to version 4 (this is for Windows). Some have also criticised the integration of the Facebook connections/ apps, presenting a potential memory drain and privacy concern. Overall, looking at the online comments, blogs, tweets, Skype version 4.0-4.2 (for Windows) seems to be the version most loved right now. The hope is however, that Skype listens to it users, addresses its current issues, and integrates them in their upcoming version 6.
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