Microsoft has just released a new version of Skype for Linux. This time the new update does not come as a sub-release of Alpha but appears to be the first Beta of the popular applications for the Linux platform.
This specific release was expected as Skype has been developing the Alpha version since 2016, aiming to retire Ancientof version 4.3.
This update includes characteristics that make it much easier to use Skype on Linux. In addition to performance improvements and bug fixes there are the following new features:
Call Updates: Calls to mobile and fixed with Skype (the service is charged), calls (1-1) from Linux to Skype users with the latest versions of Skype for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
Better cooperation: Linux users can now see the screens of their interlocutors using desktop client Skype (Windows 7.33 and above, Mac 7.46 and above).
The Beta version contains several usability enhancements: Unity launcher showing the number of unread chats, online contacts in your contact list with away and do not disturb options.
You can download Skype for Linux Beta in version 5.0 from σελίδα www.skype.com/download.
