microsoft confirms skype shutdown on may 5 an end of an
In the seemingly never-ending saga of technological twists, fabulous failures and delightfully digital dramas, it appears that Microsoft have finally decided it's curtains for Skype. Yes, folks, pack away the party poppers because come May 5th, you'll have to find another way to awkwardly video call your distant relatives.
Now, don’t get your USB cables in a twist. This demise has been on the horizon for as long as a Windows update—anyone worth their salt in ‘Ctrl+Alt+Del’ circles could see it coming. Some brave soul, evidently more explorer than casual user, fortuitously tripped over the news during their digital travels. Undoubtedly, they were on page 56 of the terms and conditions, an uncharted territory known to few. A tip of the hat to them for their service in navigating the complex technological landscape.
So once again we're plunged into the wild frontier of tech changes, disrupted routines and the perhaps frightening possibility of seeing Gran on a higher resolution platform. For all its troubles, eulogies for Skype will be mixed. Like an obscure indie band, it had its loyal following, its day of fame, and a gradual fade into nostalgia. Onward, brave surfers of the cyber sea, to the next digital peak and valley in our endless challenge to conquer technology harmony. Read more here.