Developer finds string in Skype preview code suggesting Microsoft is killing it in May

[Benedict A55h0le not]

When you include a string the compiler compiles a table of all strings into the .text block of the executable. When you reference it you get a pointer to that string data but just because you don't use it doesn't mean it's not included.

If you just make a comment it doesn't make it into the executable and is only visible in the source code. Microsoft doesn't release it's source code. But I know you won't believe any of this and believe it's somehow a comment that made it into the executable.

Are you mad? I never said that, you have comprehension problems,, and nowhere does it state compiled code. And Microsoft does release most of its source code.

 

[FiestaST]

A simpler time:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895503025726279943

 

[dualmeister]

Oh no

I just used it .... 16 years ago.

 

[FiestaST]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895477868261412953

The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams  | Microsoft 365 Blog

We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.  Learn more.

www.microsoft.com

 

[Rumple4skin]

Honestly I don't see the purpose of Skype with apps like Whatsapp and Telegram.

My only purpose was to call int'l landlines, which those apps can't do.

 

[richjdavies]

So does that mean the Microsoft license bundle won't include 60 mins of otherwise paid Skype calls anymore

 

[bwana]

My only purpose was to call int'l landlines, which those apps can't do.

Same - and it worked well.