Skype 5.9.0.115

Skype is software 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.

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 calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it's 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.

Change Log:

-Issues with login window for some users

Developer:

Skype Technologies - 23.68MB (Freeware)

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Nimbuzz 2.2.1 Rev 6666

Nimbuzz - 17.3MB (Freeware)
Nimbuzz is a call and messaging app for the connected generation. Nimbuzz combines the powers of the Internet and mobile communications into one, and lets you make calls, send messages and share files, on any mobile device.

Just create an account and you can stay connected with your friends, verify your email and make phone calls with just a few clicks. IM your friends across all popular instant messaging and social networks and have a real chat, in real time.

With one secure log-in you can access Windows Live Messenger (MSN), Yahoo, ICQ, AIM, Google Talk, Facebook, MySpace, Gadu-Gadu, Hyves and many more. Plus, you'll never forget a name or number by storing all your important contacts in the Nimbuzz Phonebook.

Here are some key features of "Nimbuzz":

• · Call, chat and messaging on your terms, plus photos, music and video sharing.
• · Be there for your friends - Stay connected, see who’s online, and what they are up to.
• · Connect with new friends in chat rooms and meet face-to-face via location sharing.
• · For everyone. No matter what device, Nimbuzz most likely supports it, so go ahead and invite your friends.

Calling:

· Forget minutes or overage charges. Call Nimbuzz to Nimbuzz for free on your data plan. Or use NimbuzzOut to call landlines, mobile phones and internationally at low rates.

Connecting:

· The more, the merrier. Use free calling, messaging, and file sharing to connect with friends. Use Nimbuzz on your mobile phone, desktop, or browser. Even import friends from popular instant messaging and social networks such as Facebook, Windows Live (MSN), Google Talk, Yahoo, and more.

Messaging:

· Exercise your thumbs’ rights to free communication. Chat, instant messaging, share files, photos, videos, and more – all for free with Nimbuzz. Join mobile freedom!

Requirements:

· Internet Connection

Change Log:

· Updated Sign in screen
· Quick access to: Contact list, Messages, Dial pad from the new tab bar (bottom)
· Redesigned (Video) Calling window
· Improved contact card and chat screen icons
· Fresh new dial pad tab
· Fast access to N-World

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Skype 5.9.0.114

Skype Technologies - 23.68MB (Freeware)
Skype is software 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.

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.

1.     Skype calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it's even easier to manage your calls.
2.     Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as speaking to them.
3.     Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts - Add contacts who use Skype and those who use ordinary phones so you can call more people.
4.     Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and share them with your contacts so they can talk to them too.
5.     Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts.
6.     Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once.
7.     Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let people know a bit about you.
8.     Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time.
9.     Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for free.
10.     View Outlook contacts - view and call your Microsoft Outlook® contacts quickly and directly from your Skype contact list.
11.     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.

Requirements:

• · Windows XP required for video calls
• · Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
• · Speakers and microphone - built-in or separate.
• · A webcam, if you want to make video calls.
• · We also recommend that you have at least 400 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM and 15 MB free disk space on your hard drive.

What's New in This Release:

Improvements:

· A new confirmation message when sending a contact to a group conversation
· A new Hotkey for taking snapshots during video calls
· Improved non-standard international phone number recognition for Australian users
· The ability to opt-out from silent updates

Resolved issues:

· Screen sharing: Red contours shared window had defects when moving the window around
· Screen sharing: It was not possible to initiate screen sharing session when user was in invisible state
· Video: Webcam in use message was not displayed properly
· Profile: It was not possible to change on your own profile your phone numbers country code
· Generic: Skype crashed when pressing "esc" while editing contacts phone number
· Video: Video preview did not close after switching the video off
· Calling: Add people to call did not list contacts from other contact list than currently active
· Accessibility: When receiving multiple files at once the file
· Options: Seldom expanding options sub menus did not work

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Mozilla Thunderbird 13.0a2 Earlybird

Mozilla Organization - 17.54MB (Open Source) - beta
Thunderbird is a great email client from the same people who brought you the Firefox browser.








Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.

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•     Tabbed email
•     An Archive feature similar to the one in GMail
•     Lightning fast search
•     Smart folders

Change Log:

· IMAP hang for some people
· Problem when you rename a folder that is used by filters

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Thunderbird 12.0 Beta 3

Mozilla Organization - 16.78MB (Open Source) - beta
Thunderbird is a great email client from the same people who brought you the Firefox browser.








Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.

•     Tabbed email
•     An Archive feature similar to the one in GMail
•     Lightning fast search
•     Smart folders

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IncrediMail 2 Build 5188

IncrediMail Ltd - 11.93MB (Freeware)
IncrediMail is a free email program that manages all your email messages, communications, contact details, and email transactions. IncrediMail is all about having fun with your email.

IncrediMail lets you:

•     Choose from 100's of amazing email backgrounds
•     Add fun emoticons and animations to your emails
•     Bring your emails to life with animated 3D effects
•     Get notified of incoming emails by special animated characters (we call them Notifiers)
•     Manage all your emails from different accounts (like Yahoo and Gmail) in one place

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Thunderbird 11.0

Mozilla Organization - 16.15MB (Open Source)
Thunderbird is a great email client from the same people who brought you the Firefox browser.


Thunderbird gives you IMAP/POP support, a built-in RSS reader, support for HTML mail, powerful quick search, saved search folders, advanced message filtering, message grouping, labels, return receipts, smart address book LDAP address completion, import tools, and the ability to manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts.

•     Tabbed email
•     An Archive feature similar to the one in GMail
•     Lightning fast search
•     Smart folders

Change Log:

• * NEW
• - New user interface with Tabs above the main menu bar to facilitate navigation and make it more contextual
• * FIXED
• - Various security fixes
• - Thunderbird notifications may not work properly with Growl 1.3 or later
• - Fixes a crash seen during importing of Microsoft Outlook profiles

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Google Talk 1.0.0.104 Beta

Google - 1.53MB (Freeware)
The Google Talk downloadable application for Windows offers many features for communicating with your friends and family.

Instant messaging

 - Chat with all of your Google Talk and Gmail contacts in real time.

Free PC-to-PC voice chat

 - You can talk to anyone else for free who's online and has the Google Talk client.

Send and receive voicemails

 - If the person you're calling isn't available, you can leave a voicemail.

Unlimited file transfers

 - Send files to your contacts. There are no file size or bandwidth restrictions.

Gmail notifications on your desktop

 - When you're signed into Google Talk, you'll be notified of new messages in your Gmail inbox.

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mIRC 7.22

mIRC Co Ltd - 1.82MB (Shareware)
mIRC is a full featured Internet Relay Chat client for Windows that can be used to communicate, share, play or work with others on IRC networks around the world, either in multi-user group conferences or in one-to-one private discussions.

It has a clean, practical interface that is highly configurable and supports features such as buddy lists, file transfers, multi-server connections, SSL encryption, proxy support, UTF-8 display, customizable sounds, spoken messages, tray notifications, message logging, and more.

mIRC also has a powerful scripting language that can be used both to automate mIRC and to create applications that perform a wide range of functions from network communications to playing games.

mIRC has been in development for over a decade and is constantly being improved and updated with new technologies.

Change Log:

• * The Alt/AltGr keys should now work correctly for users with different keyboard layouts.
• * The "Minimize to tray" option now defaults to off under Windows 7 due to the way Windows 7 hides all tray icons by default.
• * The Channel Central dialog has been changed so that it can now be resized.
• * The /list command issue with min/max values not working on some networks has been fixed.
• * Added "Use compatibility mode" option to SSL dialog, which defaults to on. If turned off, OpenSSL will use the "empty fragment" feature which may make your connection more secure at the expense of less compatibility with some SSL servers.
• * The /dns command issue with results not being shown when a non-existent nickname is specified has been fixed.
• * The tray icon issue with mouse clicks not working in some situations has been fixed
• * The /timer -h recursion issue should now be resolved.
• * Other changes and bug fixes. 

          

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Windows Live Messenger 2011 (15.4.3555)

Windows Live Messenger makes it easier than ever to stay connected to the people you care about.

    Favorites and groups - Put the people you chat with most at the top of your contacts, so you easily see when they're online. Want to chat with
several people in one window? Just set up a group.

    Share photos - Look at photos together, right in the conversation window. And Messenger tells you when people you know post new photos on Windows Live.

    Customize - Show off your personal style with custom scenes, animated display pictures, and signature sounds.

    Mobile and web - Using a public computer without Messenger? No problem! You can chat on the web from Windows Live Hotmail. Or, use Messenger on your mobile phone.

Get Messenger and stay in touch.




                                                                     (Size: 1.5 MB)

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Yahoo! Messenger 11.5.0.192

Yahoo! Inc - 18.48MB (Freeware)

Keep friends at your fingertips with the new Yahoo! Messenger: Easier ways to stay up to date - See more updates from your friends in the detailed Messenger list

Show off your status - Easily add links and emoticons to your status messages.
Watch videos together - Share videos from popular sites and watch them with friends right in your IM window.

Other features include:

•     Instant message with one friend, or conference in a bunch
•     Send text messages (SMS) to friends' mobile phones
•     Join a chat room to meet new friends while you discuss your favorite topics
•     Make free PC-to-PC calls and PC-to-phone calls for as low as 1¢ a minute (plus free voicemail!)
•     Use the built-in media player to watch web videos and view photos with friends
•     Show your style with emoticons, Avatars, audibles and IMVironments
•     Share securely with automatic file scanning for users of Norton AntiVirus or Internet Security 2007/2008

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Skype 5.8.0.158

Skype Technologies - 23.12MB (Freeware)

Skype is software 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.


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 calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it's 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.

Change Log:

# Fixes the following issues:
* Calling
- 180° rotation of video call with Samsung Galaxy S 4G running Skype for Android
- Automatic unmute of calls that have been reconnected even though interface showed mute was still applied



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