That being said, 8.0 should work with just about everything that 7.0 supported and I don’t expect there to be too many transitions issues. If your organization is dependent on a specific feature-set of classic Skype, you will need to begin testing 8.0 immediately as you only have about six weeks before that software will be retired.

I know that many small businesses are using Skype for communication which makes today’s announcement that Skype Classic will be going away in September of 2018 an important change. This update brings with it several new features and an update to the UI as well but this also means that 7.0 will no longer be supported We will contact you to confirm your session.Microsoft has announced today that they are rolling out a new version of Skype, 8.0, for desktop users that will replace Skype 7.0 or better known as classic Skype.Please send us a date and time for your preferred choice. Required fields * Contact Information - Required The State Library can not guarantee that the hardware and software, needed to run Skype, will function smoothly but will make every effort to keep the system up and running.If no one is waiting and the classroom is available, the session can be extended. Individuals may sign up for one 30 minute session at a time.They should be ready to receive the call at the scheduled time. The person on the other end of the call must also have a Skype ID and software.If you do not have a Skype user ID, please arrange to meet with a librarian 15 minutes before your scheduled call. Reference Librarians are available to help with this.

Individuals who wish to use Skype at the Maine State Library must set up their own Skype user ID.

Using Skype, families can call relatives in the military, job interviews can be held, business meetings can take place, college students spending time abroad can contact their parents and friends can stay in touch with each other no matter where they are in the world.īoth parties must have access to the Internet, a web cam and Skype software for the process to work. Both parties can see, as well as hear, each other.

Skype is a free software application that allows users to make video telephone calls over the Internet to families, friends or associates. Maine State Library visitors have the opportunity to use Skype on public access computers.

Use Skype to connect to family and friends over the Internet.

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