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Nick from the UK is one of our best and most active contributors both through our Forum as well as directly to me, and a few hours ago he sent me a mail that highlights an alternative to both SIP for Skype and Skype for Asterisk. Nick has spent the weekend testing out the solution and the conclusion is in:  It really works both ways! This solution is not for everybody since it requires a PC running Windows in addition to the IPxx PBX, but for the majority of companies and IT professionals this is not a major problem. Here is the letter from Nick:

Jan
I have managed to get NCH software’s skype2sip software working with the IP04. It works in both directions (dials and recieves) and required setting up a sip trunk, editing its script in the file manager and using some interesting settings on the skype2sip software. Down side of course is it has to run on a separate windows PC, not a problem if you are running a pro network and have a domain controller or other form of server to control the network. When I can work out a way of putting into writing the settings etc. I will forward them to you to play with. Tests at the weekend worked well, and it may be a temporary fix for those desperate for integration, until Digium get their act together and provide code that will run directly on the Ip04.
regards
Nick

Thanks for sharing this with us, when you have completed the instructions about how to make it work I will make sure that it is integrated in our online Admin Manual as well as posted here ASAP.
And last but certainly not least, thanks to for their great work! ;o)

UPDATE: Just received the step by step guide from Nick, please check it out here!