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Microsoft Officially Releases Skype 1.7 for Linux

posted by janrinok on Monday September 12 2016, @06:29PM   Printer-friendly
from the look-at-what-I-can-hear dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes:

"Microsoft has just released a new version of Skype for Linux, once again addressing many of the reported bugs, but also introducing some new features that certainly come in handy to those on the platform."

According to the official changelog, which you can read in the box at the end of the article, Skype 1.7 for Linux is still part of the alpha development stage, but it includes several important improvements, such as fixes for the reconnection of the app that occurred every once in a while when it was suspended for a longer time.

There were plenty of users who complained that Skype for Linux was reconnecting automatically when not using the app for a certain amount of time and Microsoft has already acknowledged the bug. This new version fixes the problem, so everything should work correctly after updating.

Additionally, Skype for Linux 1.7 introduces a new grid layout of the group calls, but also fixes the standard behavior of unread messages. According to Microsoft, this means that "when opening chat with unread messages, the view will focus on the first unread message and as you scroll, messages will be marked as read."

http://www.softpedia.com/blog/microsoft-officially-releases-skype-1-7-for-linux-508199.shtml

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  • (Score: 2) by requerdanos on Monday September 12 2016, @09:13PM

    by requerdanos (5997) Subscriber Badge on Monday September 12 2016, @09:13PM (#400934) Journal

    As Softpedia isn't really a primary news source, here's some info closer to home.

    On the Skype download page, at least when using Linux, there is a link to "Find out about early access to Skype for Linux Alpha" [skype.com] (this link requires Skype login). It opens an article dated July 13th. 2016, which I quote from liberally below:

    Skype for Linux Alpha and calling on Chrome & Chromebooks

    Claudius, Community Manager

    ‎13-07-2016 14:47 - edited ‎13-07-2016 15:11

    We want to make it easy for anyone to connect on Skype. Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client, reaffirming our commitment to the Linux community.

    By downloading and installing Skype for Linux Alpha, you agree to the terms of use [skype.com] and privacy statement [skype.com].

    Please join at 14:00 UTC (7 AM PDT) today, as we’ll be hosting a 2 hour Q&A between Linux users and our engineering team to welcome Skype for Linux Alpha. The new version of Skype for Linux is a brand new client using WebRTC, the launch of which ensures we can continue to support our Linux users in the years to come.

    As you may have guessed by the name, Skype for Linux Alpha is not a fully functioning Skype client as of yet. 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. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll notice that it’s very different to the Skype for Linux client you use today. 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.

    Help us develop the new Skype for Linux experience

    We can only get better with your feedback. As we develop this new version of Skype for Linux, we need you to test, provide feedback and help us prioritize features. 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). Please do provide here on the Linux board as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call quality and reliability. And please make sure to use the label ‘LinuxAlpha’ so we can easily collect the feedback from the board.

    [...]

    Update:

    Don't miss out on our help article for Skype for Linux Alpha [skype.com] covering available and upcoming features as well as common questions.

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