We know that it took a long time, but it finally happened. It became Linux users can now talk with the parents, relatives, friends and colleagues through the demo version "Skype beta." It is noteworthy that Microsoft launched in the first "Alpha" in last year's demo version, and was carrying a lot of problems the software, at which time the program runs smoothly on other platforms, such as Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
But it seems that Microsoft did not lose sight of that. With Skype for Linux 5.0, the application has become more robust and stable, but as you know, is still in the testing phase, although the repair company for most of the bugs, but it certainly will not upset them until the launch of the final version.
One of the new features available in the new version is the ability of users for calls and contact updates, and make calls to mobile phones and fixed. Also got users of Linux on the sharing feature screen, notifications and unread conversations, missed calls, and other features.
You can install Skype beta on Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, in addition to the availability of the Fedora distribution.
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