It is manifestly clear from this forum, that Microsoft is hell-bent on driving fine, genteel, normally calm and dignified gentlemen into fits of apoplectic rage, that, without doubt, is deleterious to their psychological well-being and probably their physical health. However, in one fit of angst, one of my friends that I don't like, appeared as one of those virtual particles just at a time my equilibrium was significantly disturbed. I felt compelled to risk smudging the pristine touch-screen by poking him in the eye. I have to confess the results were rather impressive, and intrigued, I pressed the next menu . . . and the next.
Masses of people from my imported lists, all starting with said friend's initial, were displayed along with photos. I picked one.
I pressed the thingie that calls his home phone back in England. It worked, but not only that, the call tone was sooothing and suitably subtle. When they called me back, it was a pleasing experience, a gentle tone which asked to be answered in a way that would accept gracefully, my pressing the decline button. Of course, I didn't.
Now, all I have to do is find out how to delete the old Skype that I force-loaded over this fine new application.