Microsoft today released Skype for Linux Alpha version 1.17. It is a new application which has nothing common with the previously available Skype 4.3. The change log for version 1.17 comes with a number of interesting changes. Let's see what has changed.
Here is what's new in Skype 1.17 Alpha for Linux.
- Application zoom level setting is persisted
- Backslash (\) doesn't trigger Skype chat commands anymore
- Formatting of pasted text is preserved (whitespaces and linebreaks are no longer removed)
- Improvements for sending code snippets. You can now send !! or {code} macros. Still working on support for sending XML snippets.
To try out the Skype app right now, do the following.
- Point your browser here: Skype for Linux Alpha
- Download and install the appropriate package.
- Open the apps menu and run it from there.
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