You will notice that with the Alpha version of Skype for Linux, which uses our next generation calling architecture, you will be able to call your friends and family on the latest versions of Skype on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, but you won’t be able to make or receive calls to and from the previous versions of Skype for Linux (4.3.0.37). As we develop this new version of Skype for Linux, we need you to test, provide feedback and help us prioritize features. We can only get better with your feedback.

For example, you’ll be using the latest, fastest and most responsive Skype UI, so you can share files, photos, videos and a whole new range of new emoticons with your friends. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll notice that it’s very different to the Skype for Linux client you use today. We’re sharing it with you now as we want to get it in your hands as soon as possible, so we can continue to develop the new version together. Microsoft explains a little more about the new Skype Linux update and support on Chrome :Īs you may have guessed by the name, Skype for Linux Alpha is not a fully functioning Skype client as of yet. Microsoft is also looking for help to develop the new Skype for Linux experience and is looking for users to provide feedback to help them prioritise features which are required by the user base. The launch of the new Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client, as the first update Microsoft has rolled out to Skype on the Linux operating system since 2014. Microsoft has today released a new update for Linux Skype in the form of Linux Alpha as well as adding calling on Google’s Chrome operating system and Chromebooks.

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