[marcf]

Can they optimize Skype so that it doesn't require 80MB-130MB just to run in the background? How can it require this much memory to run an instant messenger? Couldn't they delay load some of the features if they aren't yet being used (such as video codecs and audio codecs and other such features?)

[ido]

I guess in a time where 4-8gb ram is the norm, 80-130mb memory consumption is not seen as a priority.

[pestaa]

Yes it would be a great trade-off, but the window still takes seconds to display.