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Join the Team!Skype 2.0 Release for Linux Finally Gets Video Call Functionality
By Alexander Grundner |
March 14th, 2008 - Viewed
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Linux users who’ve been eyeing Skype for some time, but have disappointed video calling wasn’t part of the package, can fret no more. As of version 2.0, Skype’s Gold release now includes video calling support and is compatible with other Mac and Windows Skype clients. The latest iteration is available in 20 languages and includes a number of bug fixes and improvements to overall audio quality.
New Features Include:
- Added call cost per minute to 1:1 SkypeOut calls.
- Added UI detection of Slovak, Farsi (Persian) and Vietnamese language files.
- Added privacy option to disable the sending of the number of contacts you have to your contacts.
- Implement HashLinkURL to provide easy links to #12345 references in chats.
- Shadows on user avatars on contact card.
- Show an indicator when the user is on an embedded device such as a Skype phone.
- API: BTNPRESSED/BTNRELEASED are now implemented.
- API: SEARCH ACTIVECHATS is now implemented.
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