Skype Portable 5.5.0.124 has been released. Skype lets you connect to others via instant message, audio conferencing and video phone. It can also call regular phone lines from anywhere in the world. This release updates Skype to the latest version. It's packaged as a portable app so you communicate on the go and it's in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. It's released as freeware for personal and business use.
Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.
Features
Skype-to-Skype calls, video calls and instant messaging are free, any time of the day or night, anywhere in the world. Call phones and mobiles and send SMS messages at great value Pay As You Go rates, or call unlimited* to certain countries with a subscription.
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
- Free instant messaging.
- Voicemail.
- Free video call.
- Forward calls to a phone when you’re offline.
PortableApps.com Installer / PortableApps.com Format
Skype Portable is packaged in a PortableApps.com Installer so it will automatically detect an existing PortableApps.com installation when your drive is plugged in. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. And it's in PortableApps.com Format, so it automatically works with the PortableApps.com Suite including the Menu and Backup Utility.
Download
Skype Portable is available for immediate download from the Skype Portable homepage. Get it today!
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Comments
Version
Is it not 5.5.59.124?
Ask Skype
Their last download was 5.5.59.x. Their download now is 5.5.0.x. We just switch to match them.
Ah, I see. I note, however,
Ah, I see. I note, however, that the "File Version" attribute in properties of the paf.exe refers to 5.5.59.124 so some small inconsistency has crept in.
Required
That's the "PackageVersion" which must be greater than the last release's PackageVersion so that the updater knows to update. The PackageVersion is related to the DisplayVersion but often different for specific reasons. This is by design and can be ignored. I have no idea why Skype is playing musical version numbers, you'd have to ask them. We just work around it.