Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for awayMicrosoft announced on the last day of February that it would sunset Skype. By the time the death knell tolled, the video chatting software that once revolutionized communications had become a ghost of its former self. Experts chimed in with half-hearted eulogies for the platform that Microsoft spent years neglecting, yet few were surprised, and even fewer shed tears.“The fact that Skype was never integrated into any other Microsoft platform, nor redesigned to resemble other Microsoft solutions or included in any bundled commercial offerings – despite its loss of users – was a clear indication that Microsoft had long decided to discontinue the service,” said Gianvito Lanzolla, a professor of strategy, at University of London. Continue reading...
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades, evoking nostalgic memories for users. While some lament its lack of integration with other Microsoft platforms, others remember Skype fondly for its role in connecting loved ones, enabling professional opportunities, and facilitating proposals and relationships.
