As you may already know, Microsoft has killed the good old Skype for Linux version 4.3. The classic app written in Qt, which was fast and lightweight, can no longer be used because it can't sign-in to the service. Here is a quick workaround that will revive the app for you.
Category: Skype
Skype for Windows 10 with Fluent Design is out to the public
A new version of the Skype app for Windows 10 is out to the public. It comes with a touch of Fluent Design.
Skype for Windows 10 is Updated with Fluent Design
A new version of the Skype app for Windows 10 is out to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. Skype 12.10.534.0 comes with a touch of Fluent Design.
Skype Discontinues Facebook Sign-ins
Microsoft has disabled the ability to use Facebook credentials with Skype. After January 2018, the appropriate option will be removed from the app. Skype has been undergoing lots of changes in the past few years and many features have been simply disappearing. You will now need a Microsoft account for Skype.
Skype for Windows 10 Has Got Mentions and More
A new version of the Skype app for Windows 10 is out to the stable branch. Skype 12.8.487.0 finally adds @mention and the ability to change your presence. Let's see what else has changed.
Skype 4.3 for Linux is Dead
It has finally happened. Microsoft today killed the classic Skype application for Linux. Skype 4.3 was built against the native Qt toolkit and was very lightweight on system resources. It remained very popular among Linux users even when a new Electron-based version of Skype was released.
Skype for Windows 10 Got Notification Panel
A new version of the Skype app for Windows 10 is out to Windows Insiders. The updated app features a new notification panel. The same panel was recently introduced on iOS and Android.
Skype for Windows 10 Updated
Microsoft has released another minor update for its Skype app for Windows 10. The new update, version 12.8.480.0, is now available in the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, the app still lacks a number of features and visual elements available in Skype for Android and iOS.
The next gen Skype desktop app is out of preview
Microsoft is rolling out an updated Skype app. It is out of preview stage and now available for all users. The user interface of the app is quite different from its previous version.
Skype for Linux Drops AMD CPU Support
As you may already know, Microsoft is developing a new Skype version for the Linux OS. Unlike previous 4.x versions of Skype, which are considered classic, the new app is Electron-based and comes with its own Chromium engine. Essentially, it is a wrapper for the web version of Skype, with some enhancements. If you have a 5 year-old CPU made by AMD, you may run into an issue that recent versions of Skype won't start at all.
