Microsoft restores access to phones that couldn't access Skype

Microsoft has fixed a bug that made it impossible for about a dozen models of Skype-certified phones to log into the popular IM, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and video-conferencing service.

Juan Carlos Perez covers enterprise communication/collaboration suites, operating systems, browsers and general research breaking news for The IDG News Service. Follow Juan on Twitter at @JuanCPerezIDG.

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