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Skype, the technology cheap and even free phone has been launched Skype version 4.0. Web communications leader Skype start testing to the general public on Wednesday in the latest software to create a phone conversation to be free or cheap.

Test version 4.0 allows users to place photographs larger than previous versions, to encourage callers to see and views.

Skype 4.0 also include the pattern for users who understand the technical detected by the computer settings, the availability of bandwidh connection and audio or video devices to create a more easily.

Megizinkan Skype users to communicate with the international world, in most countries the cost and free from the Sky-equipped computers or phones to call landlines or tariff rates on the cheap. Skype revenue gain of $ 382 million in the year 2007 and Wall Street analysts expect its peak in 2008, this $ 500 million.

During the age of 5 years to the service of Skype has 309 million users from the end of March, and 12 million users with the peak hours every day. The users of the computer can send instant messages and text messages to phone, data sharing, large or chat via video phone.

"The Skype users are communicating in many different styles, often at the same time," said Josh Silverman, which, veteran eBay executive, where as President of Skype this year.

"We think this is the time for the software to participate," as said by Silverman. "Now the video really brings all the style of communication." continued.

The growth of video-call of fame that has been ongoing, in addition to the fact that the version of Skype software features that make the video difficult to find. The user must start with a call to a friend, find and press the button to add video to the call.

Michael Bartlett, Director of Skype product management for Windows, said Skype engineers have designed a data compression technology that allows voice conversations with the rich quality, bandwidth conversation required a minimum 2 kb / s for video and 6kb / s.

Version 4.0 takes advantage of the average speed more quickly now can reach speeds of 256 kb / s or better, he said. For full-screen video calls skyp 90 kb / s ideally, he added.

Skype will post more information in the article in the webnya, the user is expected to test the Windows version of Skype 4.0 in webnya.