Another day, another numerical milestone for Skype – only this time it's not 8 million. It's three. Skype 3.0, to be precise.

The beta (testing mode) version of Skype's free software is now available for your downloading delectation, and Skype's friendly techies are all ears for your thoughts on the new program.

Among the upgrades sported by Skype's latest incarnation are a more streamlined user interface, improved IT management, Click to Call and Skypecasting features – and plenty of bug fixes and technical improvements.

Jaanus has details of all v3.0's various tricks and treats on his Share Skype blog. If you're an experienced Skyper and fancy road-testing the new beta, click here to download and here for info on reporting bugs. You can also join the discussion on the forum.