Skype v1.1 introduces the new Chat feature, allowing Skype users to hold multi-person or forum-style conversations with groups of people. Chat expands the existing one-to-one chatting and other instant message features in previous versions of Skype, and allows groups of up to 50 to communicate.
Additional new features in Skype v1.1 include improved contact list management and presentation, new mini avatars alongside highlighted contacts and new tray alerts that help users monitor their contacts and messaging.
Skype v1.1 is available for download from www.skype.com. Skype for Windows v 1.1 works on any Windows 2000/XP PC with a 400 MHz processor, and requires a headset, Skype compatible phone or a microphone and speakers.
Skype has updated its namesake free Internet telephony application. The software, used by many podcasters for recording Internet calls, is now at version 1.1. 
