Skype Not Accessible Over Several Hours

Leading Internet phone service Skype to crash so it can not be accessed millions of users for several hours. Death of the Skypeservice since Wednesday (22/12/2010) yesterday.

Cash it caused panic and upset the User Skype around the world.Moreover, for users who now have become the Skype service asthe main communication tool business. Vituperation andcomplaints immediately on Twitter mushrooming in various languages.

"Our engineers and operational teams continue to work relentlesslyto restore it to normal condition. Thank you for your patience,"theresponse from Skype on his Twitter account @ Skype.

The disturbance occurred shortly after Skype held a promotionalfree phone to many countriesduring the month to welcomeChristmas and New Year . However, there is no explanation as to whether it is related or not. Currently, Skype continues to continue the program after the service to normal gradually.

In its official blog, explained that the cause of the disruption ofservice due to death of Skype supernode computers that serves to connect calls from one user to another user. Not yet known what caused the demise of the supernode-supernode.

"In normal conditions, there are a lot of supernode," write theSkype blog. To activate these megasupernode, Skype engineerstakes several hours. Basic services such as voice calls may heal faster than other features such as conferencing and video calls.

Lasted approximately four hours later, Skype has finally reportedthat its services gradually to normal. However, to be used allcustomers can take several hours. "Thanks again for your patiencewhile we strive to get everyone back online, sorry, especially for those who are still waiting for this moment," wrote on Skype Twitter account.