Skype 5.0 Beta Available For Mac

More than the Skype 5.0 beta came to Windows machines, the popular VoIP, IM, and video chat client has been updated on OS X. Like its Windows counterpart, the big addition to Skype 5.0 for Mac is five-way group video chatting; but it's also received some Mac-exclusive treatments. For example, the Mac address book is now integrated into the Skype app, a revamped mini Skype toolbar, and an overall refreshed appearance.

Additional new features include: searchable chat history, offline IM, floating contacts monitor, and improved call rejoining.

Would it be far fetched to think that Microsoft saw the article expressing my? Well, it doesn’t matter much because Microsoft has upped their game with their latest release of the Skype 5.0 which is now the default download version on the Skype website. In their release note, they said, Since the launch of Skype for Linux Alpha a few months ago, we have been focused on building a new experience that is in line with Skype’s ongoing transition from peer-to-peer to a modern cloud architecture. We want to create a Linux version of Skype that is as feature rich as the existing Skype on desktop and mobile platforms. Today, we’re pleased to announce that we are ready to take the next step and promote Skype for Linux from Alpha to Beta.

Skype 5.0 Beta comes with a handful of features that bring it closer to being a noteworthy version for Linux compared to that of Windows and Mac by incorporating improvements like a polished UI and calling with Skype credit. Screen sharing You can now share your screen with Skype desktop clients running Windows 7.33 and later, and Mac 7.46 and later. One-to-one video It is apparent that you can’t make conference calls yet, but at least, you can make one-to-one video calls with anyone who has the latest version of Skype for Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. UI/UX improvements This is with regards to the polished UI, notification feature, and status options.

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Your contact list now supports “Away” and “Do Not Disturb” options and the Unity launcher now indicates count number for unread conversations. Installing Skype 5.0 Beta for Linux If you already have Skype for Linux Alpha then just wait until the update is available in your Software Center to update from there. If you would prefer to do a clean install or are installing Skype for the first time you are at liberty to download either of two files:.

Debian/Ubuntu –. Fedora – The easier method is to download the.deb package and install it using your Software Center of. I’m happy Microsoft is continuing to take Linux seriously – maybe this is that time to be on the lookout for Skype for Linux. Your Unwavering Support Matters a Lot: The cost of maintenance is skyrocketing as more readers are coming on board and the ad service that we employ in order to generate revenue is unfortunately no longer sufficient and this is especially due to the increased use of ad-blockers. We humbly request that you consider disabling your ad-blockers to support us financially or by donating as anything from $1.

Skype 5.0 Beta Available For Mac

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