Skype 2.2 Beta for Linux
Test drive the new beta of Skype for Linux with
improved audio and video quality.
New in this version
Skype WiFi
Pay as you go WiFi access so you can stay connected wherever you are. Simply pay per minute with Skype Credit
Improved experience
Feel even closer to your friends and family with enhanced audio and video call quality.
See release notes
Conference calls
Talk to more than one person at once. It's free if you're all on Skype.
Skype To Go numbers
Call people at great value rates from your mobile with special access numbers.
Online Numbers
One number anyone can call you on, wherever you are in the world - and you answer in Skype.
Call forwarding
Forward your Skype calls to any phone you choose when you’re not online.
Screen sharing
Show presentations, photos and more over a Skype call.
Send files
Send documents, video clips or photos – any size for free.
Text messages (SMS)
Send great rate text messages to friends' mobiles with SMS on Skype.
Free video calls
See each other live with one-to-one video calls.
Hardware requirements
1 Ghz processor or faster.
256 MB RAM.
100 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
Microphone and speakers or headset.
Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
Video card driver with Xv support.
Software requirements
Qt 4.4.0 • D-Bus 1.0.0
libasound2 1.0.18
PulseAudio 0.9.16 (optional)
BlueZ 4.0.0 (optional)
Technical details
Version 2.2.0.35
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Join millions of people worldwide who are using Skype to keep in touch with each other.You're sure to find people you know on Skype.
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No emergency calls with Skype
Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for emergency calling
