Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). The license may be "free for personal, non-commercial use." Everything created with the freeware programs can be distributed at no cost (for example graphic, documents, or sounds made by user). (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware)

Skype 4 Beta

Skype is a freeware for calling other people on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world. The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.

What is Skype 4 Beta ?
Skype 4 Beta is a software program that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet. Calls to other users of the service are free of charge, while calls to landlines and cell phones can be made for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer and video conferencing. Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows. Skype is also for Mac OS X, Linux and PDAs using Pocket PC, with a native look and feel for each platform. Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.

Skype Features:
+ SkypeOut. SkypeOut allows Skype users to call traditional telephone numbers, including mobile telephones, for a fee which varies depending on location.
+ SkypeIn. SkypeIn allows Skype users to receive calls on their computers dialed by regular phone subscribers to a local Skype phone number; local numbers are available for Australia, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and the United States. A Skype user anywhere can have local numbers in any of these countries, with calls to the number charged at the same rate as calls to fixed lines in the country. Some jurisdictions, including France and Norway, forbid the registration of their telephone numbers to anyone without a physical presence or citizenship in the country.
+ Videoconferencing. Skype features support for videoconferencing for the Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platform clients. Skype for Windows, starting with version 3.6.0.216, supports “High Quality Video" with quality and features (e.g. full-screen and screen-in-screen modes) similar to that of mid-range videoconferencing systems.
+ Skype on mobile devices. Skype is available for the N800 and N810 Internet Tablets, PSP (PlayStation Portable) Slim and Lite when you download the 3.90 firmware update, but you need a microphone that connects to the PSP 2000 headphones. It's available for mobile devices running Windows Mobile. The official Symbian version is currently under development. Official Skype support is available on Symbian and Java as part of X-Series together with mobile operator 3. Nimbuzz have made Skype available to BlackBerry users.

Skype 4 Beta Features:
+ Skype calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so its even easier to manage your calls.
+ Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as speaking to them.
+ Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts - Add contacts who use Skype and those who use ordinary phones so you can call more people.
+ Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and share them with your contacts so they can talk to them too.
+ Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts.
+ Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once.
+ Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let people know a bit about you.
+ Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time.
+ Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for free.
+ View Outlook contacts - view and call your Microsoft Outlook® contacts quickly and directly from your Skype contact list.
+ Quickfilter and Speed-Dial - find Skype contacts, recent chats and SkypeOut contacts quickly and easily, then enter their Skype name to call them back quickly.

Skype 4 Beta has license: Freeware
File Size: 24.15 MB
Freeware Skype 4 Beta Requirements:
- Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64