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bondesvaenget19_
Hi, I would like the possibility to export Skype settings, contacts and public profile. It would be nice when you are moving Skype to a new computer.

Does anybody know if this is something there is coming in new releases?
futt_
Maybe not exactly what you are looking for - but there are several possibilities depending on what version (Windows or Linux?) you are running. I only use the Linux version, but using a variety of tools I can provide a simple "server side" contact list and profile by:
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[*] Checking my ~/.Skype directory into a remote CVS repository and update it whenever things change.
[*] Using rsync to syncronize multiple Skype installations
[*] Using shfs and move my ~/.Skype directory onto a remote server on the internet, and then securely mount it via ssh on any computer that has Skype installed.
[*] Keeping my ~/.Skype directory on a removable media (such as USB drive, flash card, zip disk - what have you) and mount it onto the local ~/.Skype directory.
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There are probably a hundred more ways to do it - I believe at least the CVS method would work on windows as well.
gelan3100_
No problem at all for the "usual Windows users", to save those to another PC.
Just install SKYPE, but DON'T run it immediatly!!! or QUIT the current installation on both PCs.

Copy the FOLDER ie.:
C:Documents and Settings"YourUserName"Application DataSKYPE
to the new PCs same location of the desired user.
Restart SKYPE and keep bigsmile.png !!!

:arrow: If You Really Want Something You Will Find A Way
Data-Base_
Hello

what about copying the contact list from Windows to Linux or the other way ... I use both Linux and Windows. ????

Thanks

take care
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