[Bradford] Skype alpha for Linux

[John Robert Hudson]

Hi Brian

The recommendation on the openSUSE website is to use the new browser 
version. I have a friend who is using the even older version very 
satisfactorily but some features are missing.

John


On 08/02/17 21:19, Brian A via Bradford wrote:
> I don't normally use Skype but I have along lost friend who wanted to 
> use it to communicate with me.
>
> The version available on the download section of the Skype web site is 
> for Ubuntu 12 - so is way out of date and I didn't feel inclined to 
> install it.
>
> However, I can across this
> https://community.skype.com/t5/Linux/Skype-for-Linux-Alpha-and-calling-on-Chrome-amp-Chromebooks/td-p/4434299
>
> or
> Skype for Linux Alpha and calling on Chrome & Chromebooks 
> <http://tinyurl.com/z6eq7dv>
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>     Skype for Linux Alpha and calling on Chrome & Chromebooks
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> We want to make it easy for anyone to connect on Skype. Today, we’re 
> pleased to announce the launch of the Alpha...
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> <http://tinyurl.com/z6eq7dv>
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> So far I've not tried receiving video, only sending,  but everything 
> else works just fine. It was very easy to install - no problems at all 
> with the Debian edition running on LinuxMint 17.3  Cinnamon. You'll 
> see that there is an rpm version as well.
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> Brian
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