Skype for Linux

Skype for Linux is a free messaging, voice and video calling application for computers running the Linux operating system.

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The number of Skype accounts is constantly increasing, despite the competition of other competitors such as Viber or Zalo. The strength of Skype is its coverage, Skype is available on all platforms from computers to mobile phones, browsers, Outlook mail services and on the web. Along with its great features, Skype is increasingly strengthening its position in the market.

Currently, on Skype computers there are versions for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Skype version for Linux also has the same features as the version for Windows or Mac OS. It is cross-platform, so you can talk to users who use Skype on other platforms.

Interface when making Skype voice calls for Linux

Changes for Skype for Linux in the new version

• Improved user interface: Login window, main window, options.
• Experience group chat based on cloud platform.
• More reliable file transfer support when using multiple devices at the same time.
• Increase accessibility for the visually impaired.
• From version Skype 4.3 will not support Alsa.
• Some system notifications are built in options and users can activate or deactivate notifications for each action.
• Fix some other errors.

New login window of Skype chat application for Linux

The notification options, privacy, and general settings in the options window of Skype for Linux

Key features of the free Skype messaging application for Linux

• Daily chat with friends, colleagues, relatives through instant messages absolutely free.
• Share photos and view them right in the chat window.
• Group chat is completely free.
• Free group video calls help you see your whole family on the call window.
• Switch between calls and messages or use both at the same time.
• Make calls, send text messages to mobile phones and landlines at low costs.
• Share attachments quickly.

Skype on the system tray of the Linux computer and options

Not only the main features as above, Skype also has a lot of auxiliary applications such as Skype WiFi, Skype on the web, Skype for Outlook.com and sync with data on mobile devices. So you can create seamless, uninterrupted conversations when switching between devices, when traveling abroad or while busy checking your inbox.

System requirements:

• Processor: 1 GHz or faster.
• RAM: 256 MB.
• Hard drive space: 100 MB free disk space.
• The video card supports Xv.
• Microphone is built-in or external to make voice calls.
• Broadband Internet connection for making voice and video calls (GPRS is not supported for this function).
• At 4.7
• D-Bus 1.0.0.
• PulseAudio 1.0 (recommended 4.0).
• BlueZ 4.0.0.

In short, if you are using a computer running Linux, Skype is a free chat, voice and video calling software that you should install.

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