PowerPC version will not connect
I have a premium Skype account with phone number and unlimited calling. One of my computers is a Dual 2GHz G5 with 7GB of RAM, running 10.5.8. This computer is perfectly fast for many tasks. I was running Skype 2.8.x with no problem, but since the recent update, the legacy version of the app will no longer connect. I'm SO fed up with this. The G5, still, is faster than entry-level new computers, and I have no problem running legacy versions of apps. But when companies PURPOSELY disable these versions, I am FURIOUS!!! Does anyone know a workaround? Has anyone been able to patch the last working powerpc version so it can connect? Also, I can't even find a way to contact Skype support directly. One would think that with a premium account, there would be better customer service. Although, it's no surprise considering it's Microsoft...
Dear Readers,
Skype for Mac Power PC's is no longer supported. More detailed information here:
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34492/is-skype-for-mac-being-discontinued-on-mac-os-x-10-4-tiger-...
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10328/what-are-the-system-requirements-for-skype?
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34498/which-version-of-skype-for-mac-os-x-do-i-need?
Neither Skype ... nor I ... would ever recommend downloading any version of Skype from anywhere other than the Skype website itself or the operating system's app store/directory. I made this mistake -- once.
Regards,
Elaine
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