Skype
 Skype for Linux is a
version of Skype peer-to-peer Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
software for computers running a Linux-based operating system. It gives
Linux users the opportunity to make free phone calls via the Internet
worldwide.
Skype for Linux has been successfully tested on many recent
distributions, including, but not limited to: SuSE
9, Gentoo,
Debian,
Fedora
Core 3-7, Sun Java Desktop System Release 2, Xandros,
Mandriva,
Ubuntu.
It should run on all distributions that have the required
versions of glibc and Qt libraries available.
It supports both the ALSA and OSS sound systems.
Skye 1.4 Beta
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Price
Free to download
Size
Dependent on distribution
License
Skype EULA
Developer
Skype Limited
Website
www.skype.com
System Requirements
400 Mhz processor or faster.
256 MB RAM.
20 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, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
Qt 4.2.1+
D-Bus 1.0.0
libsigc++ 2.0.2
libasound2 1.0.12
Support
Sites:
Skype
Help, Skype
Journal, Skype
Blogs, Skype
Forums
Selected
Reviews:
Softpedia,
Linux
Magazine Pro, Free
Software Magazine
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Features include:
- Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to
call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts
- Group chat - for when it's easier to chat or Instant
Message (IM) all your friends at once
- Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time
as speaking to them
- Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time
- Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and
let people know a bit about you
- File transfer - send unlimited size photos or documents to
your contacts
- Send Money - Send money to your Skype contacts using PayPal
- Video snapshot - Update your profile picture with photos of
yourself
Last Updated Sunday, April 20 2008 @ 11:23 AM EDT
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