We also added another feature you've asked for - support Retina display. We hear your feedback! With this release we've added support to open chats in multiple windows. The feature will be available in coming weeks. We're working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients. If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy - just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.Ĭalling with Messenger friends is coming soon Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and contacts via Skype all in one place. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account. You can now sign into Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account - there's no need to create a new Skype account. Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration Skype has also become popular for its additional features, including file transfer, and videoconferencing. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-based user account system. If you have questions about your data usage, check with your mobile carrier.Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Note that some download pages still use the previous name, Microsoft Lync. You can download the Skype for Business client from the store or marketplace for your device. To get the Skype for Business client for Mac OS X, go to Skype for Business on Mac. If you do not have Office installed, download the appropriate application for your system: If you are using Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013, you already have a Skype for Business application installed.

Prerequisiteĭesktop clients are available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X systems. Select the platform that is right for you. Skype for Business clients are available for multiple platforms.

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