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skype on mac: you dirty sloppy software

  • 20-05-2012 12:04pm
    #1
    eurotrotter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭


    skype on mac is a joke
    i have a new macbook running the latest of everything, with 16gb as well by the way:

    https://picasaweb.google.com/109623600487373073384/RecentlyUpdated?authkey=Gv1sRgCL3p25WegPi1vgE#5744569122063866930


    and skype is set to run at startup, and it still manages to rake ages to load at startup and also to shut down.

    i have another software called oovoo which is also terrible and hungry, ''sitting in front of the tv eating cheerio, showing its beer belly'' sloppy

    mac need to only accept a certain standard of application, before allowing a reputable company like skype develop an app that runs on their machines


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  • #2
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    Is it possible you're Mac is just indexing by any chance ? I've seen those machines working and they are very very quick ! Use activity monitor to see what's running and delete everything in the Startup section. The only thing I have starting is iTunes Helper. I delete or disallow anything that tries to start at power up. The weak link in any laptop is the Hard Disk, regardless of the interface. IT's a mechanical device that needs to search across a linear track for data. If you want to see a real difference get a SSD, you'll be amazed !!

    That said though, I hate the new version of Skype, looks more like the Windows version which is awful !! I got rid of it and went back to the older version.

    Ken


  • #3
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,682 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Yeah get the old version of Skype. I don't think anyone uses the new version.


  • #4
    opinion guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    I have the new version. Works fine. Never slow.
    I do prefer the old version however - but thats just for aesthetic reasons


  • #5
    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    I use Skype version 5.7.0.1037

    Extremely fast. No problems at all.

    You HAVE actually installed it have you? I've come across a few people who think it's a good idea to run Skype from inside its installation disc image (it isn't).


  • #6
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,043 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    I haven't used Skype, yet but wanted to say how good the title of the thread is:D


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  • #7
    conor.hogan.2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,246 ✭✭✭conor.hogan.2


    5.7.60.1037 runs perfect on my MPro c2duo 8GB ram.
    eurotrotter wrote: »
    mac need to only accept a certain standard of application, before allowing a reputable company like skype develop an app that runs on their machines

    No. They got away with that on the iPhone.


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