Skype Blog: Skype for Linux Alpha and calling on Chrome and Chromebooks
From http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and-calling-on-chrom...
"Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client. ....a brand new WebRTC version of Skype for Linux....you’ll notice that it’s very different from the Skype for Linux client you use today. For example, you’ll be using the latest, fast and responsive Skype UI, you can share files, photos and videos and send a whole new range of new emoticons. 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 as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call connections and reliability. .... A couple of months ago, we announced plugin free calling using ORTC on Skype for Web, Outlook and in Office Web Apps, using Microsoft Edge. ORTC makes it possible to make free voice and video calls on Skype without needing to download an app or browser plugin—so it’s really easy to get started on Skype. Today, anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an Alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features as the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client. This is our initial step on our path to replicate ORTC capabilities beyond Microsoft Edge. As such, we want to hear feedback to help us deliver more excitement in the upcoming months. Video calling and calls to landlines and mobiles are coming soon to Chrome browsers in Linux and Chromebooks, so stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months. Read full article for links http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and-calling-on-chrom...
Hello Dave, I tried to connect to Skype and it looks like Skype for Linux Alpha is not supported any more :-(. Woes of a Linux user. I was already loving the Linux version. Regards, Sarah On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 1:55 AM, Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee@gmail.com> wrote:
From http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha- and-calling-on-chrome-and-chromebooks/
"Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client. ....a brand new WebRTC version of Skype for Linux....you’ll notice that it’s very different from the Skype for Linux client you use today. For example, you’ll be using the latest, fast and responsive Skype UI, you can share files, photos and videos and send a whole new range of new emoticons.
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 as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call connections and reliability.
.... A couple of months ago, we announced plugin free calling using ORTC on Skype for Web, Outlook and in Office Web Apps, using Microsoft Edge. ORTC makes it possible to make free voice and video calls on Skype without needing to download an app or browser plugin—so it’s really easy to get started on Skype.
Today, anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an Alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features as the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client. This is our initial step on our path to replicate ORTC capabilities beyond Microsoft Edge. As such, we want to hear feedback to help us deliver more excitement in the upcoming months.
Video calling and calls to landlines and mobiles are coming soon to Chrome browsers in Linux and Chromebooks, so stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months.
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Hello Judith, I have requested a dial-out. My audio was really bad. The call is much better. Thank you, Sarah On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 6:07 PM, Judith Hellerstein <judith@jhellerstein.com
wrote:
HI Sarah,
Do you want a call back
Best,
Judith
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On 10/10/2016 11:05 AM, Sarah Kiden wrote:
Hello Dave,
I tried to connect to Skype and it looks like Skype for Linux Alpha is not supported any more :-(. Woes of a Linux user. I was already loving the Linux version.
Regards,
Sarah
On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 1:55 AM, Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee@gmail.com> wrote:
From http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and- calling-on-chrome-and-chromebooks/
"Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client. ....a brand new WebRTC version of Skype for Linux....you’ll notice that it’s very different from the Skype for Linux client you use today. For example, you’ll be using the latest, fast and responsive Skype UI, you can share files, photos and videos and send a whole new range of new emoticons.
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 as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call connections and reliability.
.... A couple of months ago, we announced plugin free calling using ORTC on Skype for Web, Outlook and in Office Web Apps, using Microsoft Edge. ORTC makes it possible to make free voice and video calls on Skype without needing to download an app or browser plugin—so it’s really easy to get started on Skype.
Today, anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an Alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features as the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client. This is our initial step on our path to replicate ORTC capabilities beyond Microsoft Edge. As such, we want to hear feedback to help us deliver more excitement in the upcoming months.
Video calling and calls to landlines and mobiles are coming soon to Chrome browsers in Linux and Chromebooks, so stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months.
Read full article for links http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and- calling-on-chrome-and-chromebooks/ _______________________________________________ ttf mailing list ttf@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ttf
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Linux-only user here. Skype 4.3 seems to be working fine for me (Ubuntu Xenial), although I'm on Adobe Connect on Chrome for the call. satish On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 8:35 PM, Sarah Kiden <skiden@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Dave,
I tried to connect to Skype and it looks like Skype for Linux Alpha is not supported any more :-(. Woes of a Linux user. I was already loving the Linux version.
Regards,
Sarah
On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 1:55 AM, Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee@gmail.com> wrote:
From http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and- calling-on-chrome-and-chromebooks/
"Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client. ....a brand new WebRTC version of Skype for Linux....you’ll notice that it’s very different from the Skype for Linux client you use today. For example, you’ll be using the latest, fast and responsive Skype UI, you can share files, photos and videos and send a whole new range of new emoticons.
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 as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call connections and reliability.
.... A couple of months ago, we announced plugin free calling using ORTC on Skype for Web, Outlook and in Office Web Apps, using Microsoft Edge. ORTC makes it possible to make free voice and video calls on Skype without needing to download an app or browser plugin—so it’s really easy to get started on Skype.
Today, anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an Alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features as the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client. This is our initial step on our path to replicate ORTC capabilities beyond Microsoft Edge. As such, we want to hear feedback to help us deliver more excitement in the upcoming months.
Video calling and calls to landlines and mobiles are coming soon to Chrome browsers in Linux and Chromebooks, so stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months.
Read full article for links http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and- calling-on-chrome-and-chromebooks/ _______________________________________________ ttf mailing list ttf@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ttf
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Hi Sarah (and other Linux users!), it seems it was a new Skype Alpha was made available : https://community.skype.com/t5/Linux/What-s-New-in-Skype-1-10-for-Linux-Alph... Dev Anand On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 11:05 AM, Sarah Kiden <skiden@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Dave,
I tried to connect to Skype and it looks like Skype for Linux Alpha is not supported any more :-(. Woes of a Linux user. I was already loving the Linux version.
Regards,
Sarah
On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 1:55 AM, Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee@gmail.com> wrote:
From http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and-calling-on-chrom...
"Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha version of a new Skype for Linux client. ....a brand new WebRTC version of Skype for Linux....you’ll notice that it’s very different from the Skype for Linux client you use today. For example, you’ll be using the latest, fast and responsive Skype UI, you can share files, photos and videos and send a whole new range of new emoticons.
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 as much feedback as you can on Skype for Linux Alpha, so we can continue to improve call connections and reliability.
.... A couple of months ago, we announced plugin free calling using ORTC on Skype for Web, Outlook and in Office Web Apps, using Microsoft Edge. ORTC makes it possible to make free voice and video calls on Skype without needing to download an app or browser plugin—so it’s really easy to get started on Skype.
Today, anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an Alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features as the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client. This is our initial step on our path to replicate ORTC capabilities beyond Microsoft Edge. As such, we want to hear feedback to help us deliver more excitement in the upcoming months.
Video calling and calls to landlines and mobiles are coming soon to Chrome browsers in Linux and Chromebooks, so stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months.
Read full article for links
http://blogs.skype.com/2016/07/13/skype-for-linux-alpha-and-calling-on-chrom... _______________________________________________ ttf mailing list ttf@atlarge-lists.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/ttf
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Satish Babu