Skype 2.0 beta for Linux

Skype 2.0

It seems like Skype has almost completed the Linux version. Today Skype released 2.0 beta Linux version adding video support.

Skype 2.0 beta for Linux is available for many Linux distributions including Debian, Mepis, Xandros, Mandriva, and OpenSuse. Support for Ubuntu and Fedora is to come.

Skype 2.0 beta requires a video card driver with Xv support, and a PC with a 1GHz processor.

Some Features Include:
The ability to set up video call with anyone in your contact list.
Group chat with up to 100 people or conference call with up to nine others.

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3 Responses to “Skype 2.0 beta for Linux”

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  2. Ubuntu and Fedora packages were available upon release along with the other packages.

  3. Yes indeed they were available but not for the newest versions.

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