August 28, 2009 at 11:02Skype 2.1 for Linux Beta
After a long lull, Skype finally updated the Linux version. You can download the beta for Skype for Linux desktop 2.1 from the site.
In the new version:
Details are on the release description page .
In addition, along with this release, the action_handler script from the long-standing Skype beta tester Philip Coleman is also updated . Here you can see how to set up your favorite browser.
Try version 2.1.0.47 and share your impressions through JIRA or comments on the Skype blog or forum.
In the new version:- Support for the new SILK audio codec
- High quality video support
- PulseAudio Support
- SMS sending (requires Skype Credit)
- Contact Groups
- Shortcuts / tags for more convenient organization of contacts
- Improvements to the chat window (indication of the dialed answer, editing messages, etc.)
- Improved mood / status and video contact list design
- Improved tray icon =)
Details are on the release description page .
In addition, along with this release, the action_handler script from the long-standing Skype beta tester Philip Coleman is also updated . Here you can see how to set up your favorite browser.
Try version 2.1.0.47 and share your impressions through JIRA or comments on the Skype blog or forum.
