Skype 4.x & 5.x for Linux

[Valtam]

Skype 4.x for Linux is being dropped on the July 1st by MS.

We're going to take care of this now as we don't want people to be left high and dry. Linux Lite will respond by placing the new 5.x in our repo as there is no word yet from Ubuntu on what they will do.

Info:

- There is as of yet, no 32bit build for Skype 5.x (64bit only)
- If you have 32bit only LL Series 3.x and after 1st July you are left with a function-less Skype, scream at MS  > > >
- Available for Linux Lite 3.x Series only
- To get the new version do:

Code:

sudo apt-get remove skype skype-bin

Code:

sudo apt autoremove -y

Menu, System, Lite Software (Update Sources), Install > Skype.

The new Skype will show as Menu, Internet, Skype for Linux Beta.

When you start Skype 5.x for the first time, you may get a pop up window asking you to 'unlock' type in your LL user password and click on Unlock.

I believe that there is a 64bit only version for Viber too on Linux. This looks to be a trend so if you use proprietary software from third party vendors, may I suggest you only use 64bit LL from now on and save yourself future headaches.

[anon]

This is really annoying why does ms have to be so weird when it comes to supporting Linux it is really annoying that they dropping Skype for linux ?

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[anon]

Sorry for any typos

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[newtusmaximus]

Jerry , thanks for the update.
LL32 bit 3.4 on my fuji v3405.
Terminal instructions followed to remove skype v4.3.  Took 20 mins to complete - even with fast broadband wifi.
Then went to menu/system/lite software - updated source etc. On opening install could not see skype 5 beta listed. 
Please advise .  Thanks.

[Valtam]

Please re-read the first post again. It states no 32bit support.

[newtusmaximus]

New glasses needed
64 bit routine confirmed as working for me.  Thanks.

Hopefully 32 bit will follow.

[Valtam]

New Skype 5.4 for Linux Beta available.

    Enabled the Group video calling
    Updated to Electron 1.7.4 for performance and security improvements
    Fixed the Skype Update repository keys
    Bugfixes and improvements

[Valtam]

New Skype 8.9.0.1 for Linux available.

- Now has working screen sharing from/to Windows, macOS and Linux.

[shengchieh]

I never used it, but ...

There is Skype online at

https://login.skype.com/login

for those whom are Skype-less.

Sheng-Chieh