Skype for Linux Alpha 1.12 comes with hostless group calling

Microsoft has released Skype for Linux Alpha version 1.12. This new application is a completely redesigned Skype version which has nothing common with the previously available Skype 4.3. In this version, the application got improvements for group calls.

The change log for Skype 1.12 for Linux looks as follows:

  • Improved authentication process (Switch to Microsoft Account).
  • Enabled Hostless group calling - the group call can now continue when host leaves
  • Bugfixes and performance improvements.

 

  1. Point your browser here: Skype for Linux Alpha
  2. Download and install the appropriate package.
  3. Open the apps menu and run it from there.

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Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Sergey Tkachenko is a software developer who started Winaero back in 2011. On this blog, Sergey is writing about everything connected to Microsoft, Windows and popular software. Follow him on Telegram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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