The Obvious: Skype Interface on the Mac Sucks

[Macauley]

I've been a paying Skype Pro user for several years.

I've given v5 a chance, using it for months, and frankly it's just a worse program for all the things I need Skype for.

The contacts list is FAR less useful.

I much prefered the old History window.

Chatting and even dialing is clumsier.

#EpicFail Skype! I agree with an earlier poster: It's like you went OUT OF YOUR WAY to break the UI.

I'm going back to 2.8 (found it on http://mac.oldapps.com/skype.php), which thankfully still works in Lion, and can even be installed in parrallel to v5 just fine.

Maybe a future v5 update will improve matters, but it's not worth the wasted time to use it as is.

[Kristen1313]

Wow? They actually even read posts here ?! Thats a first from what I've seen!So basically they just silently ignore the problem.. wow great tactic guys.

[Naipaul]

I have been wating for Skype to fix this issu but now i can't wait anymore. Who is the a**hole that is responsible for the UI change? It's horrific and it makes no sense. I could do it better my self. 

[WendyRobin]

Hi, 

Can you tell me how to install the 2.8 version in parallel with version 5?  I downloaded it from the site you pointed me to, but when I try to load it into the Mac applications, it wants to replace version 5.  

As much as I hate the version 5 UI, I need it for multi-point videocalls, so I'd like to keep both products if possible.

Thanks!

[sadface]

In the Application folder rename Skype.app to Skype5.app before copying the one you just downloaded. You will be able to launch either one.

I just one to add my voice. The new UI is a disaster. Please fix!

[Draeconis]

Thank you sir. I can't tell you how relieved I am to have 2.8 back on my system, such a breath of fresh air!

I'd rather use software nearly 18 months out of date than be forced to endure that bloody UXE for one minute longer. Sort it out guys.

[JulSeychelles]

Only 26 messages on this thread! No wonder that there is no change... Please guys we need people here if we want skype to come back to a much better and condensed design for its UI.

This one is a complete disater to my mind and no skype is eating up more than half of my screen. Please give us the choice to have a large window or a more condense column of contacts that we can keep on the side as before.

This is a real problem with me (and I am not talking about the new Skype Home page that opens when Skype starts), and I hope this is a real problem for some of you.

Please post here, and maybe, we can have our voice heard!

[brizone]

Ya, I can't stand this #### skype, they never seem to learn from their mistakes.

Lately it's having huge connectivity problems too.  I need a reliable inbound phone number, and despite paying Skype for basically everything they offer the Mac UI just gets worse and worse, and performance is going in the toilet in a hurry.

I'm actively looking for a replacement, will post it all over the place when I find something suitable.

[tigerandyx9]

I go along with the exposition... I also prefer the "narrow" version of Skype (eg: 2.8.xx) for its manageability. Additionally, in low speed networks (ie: low priority areas in Europe and lots of areas in developing countries) I would appreciate a low overhead version similar in resources use/load to WhatsApp, obviously avoiding the use of video under such conditions.

[macxiv]

Hi LEP!

I like this post: constructive, non-confrontational, and specific. Kudos. Personally, I have an issue with opaque functionality, not design. I can't figure out how to re-send a contact request. I'm not trying to hijack this thread, I just wonder if anyone out there can point me in the right direction? This function appears to be undocumented.

Thanks, and congrats again.    

macxiv