Skype on Linux

[Rajinder Yadav]

Scott Sullivan wrote:
> The latest Skype does work well, but If I understand the actual Question 
> was is there an native linux/open source Client.
> 
> The answer is actually No, Skype actually keeps the protocol proprietary.

Thanks Scott, I've got the Skype Ubuntu package downloaded on my laptop, just 
didn't get around to installing and testing.

I actually got a skype account that allows me to make unlimited calls directly 
to phone so that's good to hear skype works well.

> 
> Even though that they take advantage for open source to deliver it (QT 
> 4), they do it under the licenses and in ways that avoid exposing the 
> code. I do recall a lawsuit at one point, but don't remember the details.
> 
> On 11/12/2009 09:49 PM, Madison Kelly wrote:
>> Rajinder Yadav wrote:
>>> Is anyone using the skype beta for Linux? is there a better 
>>> alternative for linux that will allow me to video chat with skype 
>>> clients?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I'm using the Skype 64bit deb from Skype's website on Ubuntu 9.10 and 
>> it works just fine with video. If you want to test it, I'm available 
>> at digital.mermaid.
>>
>> Madi
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