compgen1534 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Skype officially releases their preview for Linux computers Last month, the Skype team quietly released its preview desktop app on Linux. This is the same app that is also available in preview on Windows and macOS, but until now it wasn’t available as an update for the previous Skype for Linux beta app, which is based on Skype for web. Starting today, Skype Preview is now officially available on Linux, and you can install it from the Skype Insider page. The preview app brings a redesigned UI with a black theme option, screen sharing support, the new message reactions and more. Skype Preview supports screen sharing on Linux. “The next generation of Skype for Linux is part of our broader strategy to rebuild Skype from the ground up with cloud technology—a more reliable platform that can scale to a much bigger audience,” explained the Skype team. “We’re making great improvements in the ways you like to connect with people and bringing your world closer together than ever before.” The Skype Preview app is still a work in progress, but Microsoft is iterating faster than before with an app that is now truly cross-platform. The Skype team is still listening to user feedback, and you can share you ideas by clicking the heart button on the menu or by visiting the Skype for Linux online community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredCultivator Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've tested this on Win10 and I don't know who likes it... I mean it's pretty stripped of features and quite buggy. Even tried out hte Preview version for Win7, but even that is quite bare-boned as well. Only thing I like about it is that there's a Dark theme, as the simple white is a bit too blinding for me. So hoping when the Preview version goes live to the public to replace the current version that it'll be much better. And as far as I know for the current version of Skype there's no way to skin it / alternate its colors, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BimBamSmash Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Don't know about features but I think they should fix that strange new UI before diversifying really. Stop this stripped down, bleach white, solid colored design already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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