Skype is now the most popular IM client

October 19, 2009 | Author: Adam Levine
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Recently all Skype news are about commercial wars and not about the new useful features. Nevertheless, its popularity grows day by day. According to  exo.performance.network, Skype is not only the most popular VoIP service, but also the most widely used IM client (at least on Windows PCs). After chipping away at Microsoft's lead for weeks, Skype finally
surpassed the MSN Messenger. And while Microsoft Messenger is pre-installed on large number of PCs, Skype requires that the user make a conscious choice to seek out and install the program..

How this statistics data has been obtained? exo.performance.network provides free widgets with PC monitoring tools. And these widgets collect data from about 20 thousands computers all over the world. So, the statistics is close to reality. But the paradox is that Skype becomes more and more unsuitable for IM chatting. The  design of version 4 almost makes it impossible to open two chat windows at once. Besides, if you use Skype on several computers, the chat history will be separated between them. Skype developers are more focused on money-making communication tools - VoIP and Video.

See also: Top 10 VoIP services

Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com