Currently, Skype 2.0 offers 10-way conference calls only on Intel's latest dual-core CPUs, while other chips, including all AMD chips, will only allow for 5-way conference calls. It is argued that only those Intel dual-core CPUs meet the requirements - which would imply that no AMD CPU is fast enough. Phew ! By imposing this limit to Skype's functionality, would people rush out to buy Intel's latest dual-core CPUs ? I don't think so. How many companies do this type of multi user conferencing ? What a waste of time and process.
Now, what are these requirements? Is there some kind of micro-benchmark built into Skype which measures the processing speed? Or does Skype look for a specific hidden CPU feature? As the details on the patch reveal, the code logic behind the limitation is quite simple: If it's a CPU with "GenuineIntel" branding and has at least two cores, then allow 10 users; else limit to 5 users.
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