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Originally Posted by Loki
I've always LOATHED Skype, for most of the reasons already listed here...
No spell check (I'm LOST without it lol)
No offline messages
won't minimize
Doesn't blink or "alert" me to a new message UNLESS I'm paying attention to the icon in my task bar
BUT, I have it, and WILL use it if I 'must'
-Loki-
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* -There are 3rd party spell checkers you can use for IM
* - Skype 5.0 for Windows goes Gold
Principal new features:
* Group video calling (beta)
* Skype Home
* Integration with Facebook
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Offline instant messaging
* New contact search and improved contact adding
* Enhanced call quality experience
* User interface refresh
* - The minimize issue - are you running windows 7?
TOOL/OPTIONS/ADVANCED/Advanced settings
"keep skype in the task bar while I'm signed in", unchecked - If that doesn't work then run Skype in Vista compatibility mode.
* - Skype has alerts via sound and flashing (in windows) and bouncing skype icon in Mac.
Make sure to check your settings for alerts
- I have been using skype for 6 years and it is absolutely the best IM imho.
It is the only IM i know of that allows you to delete a message you sent - if you accidentally sent a message to someone in their window you can delete it.