Another one of those things that shouldn't happen to a serious software package (and especially one that plans an IPO soon): As I was browsing this morning, skype decided that a range-link (XXX-YYY) is actually a phone number, and prevented me from choosing the link (instead trying to dial...)
Well, it turned out I wasn't the only one freaking out over this disastrous UI design, and the solution is quite simple in Internet Explorer:
and a small remark to the guys at skype: before you run along to the stock market, Pleaeaeaease get those annoying quirks settled. Afterall, it is probable that your best and brightest will leave soon after the IPO with their vested options, and move on to greener, not-yet-IPO-ed fields... [anybody mentioned FB ?]
Well, it turned out I wasn't the only one freaking out over this disastrous UI design, and the solution is quite simple in Internet Explorer:
- go to Tools\Manage Add-ons\
- locate the Skype section [hint: bottom]
- disable the skype Add-on for IE. It will disable the other skype add-on there.
- There is no need to restart IE. After a refresh, I was able to see the web page as God (more accurately, its creator) had intended.
and a small remark to the guys at skype: before you run along to the stock market, Pleaeaeaease get those annoying quirks settled. Afterall, it is probable that your best and brightest will leave soon after the IPO with their vested options, and move on to greener, not-yet-IPO-ed fields... [anybody mentioned FB ?]
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