Skype for Linux Alpha 最近发布，是Skype for Linux新版本的早期版本。目前，它缺乏上看到Skype的应用程序，但所有的功能将在最终版本发布一些功能。它可在全球范围安装，但目前只提供英语。
据开发商介绍，此版本配备了最新，最快，最敏感的Skype用户界面，让您可以与您的朋友共享文件，照片，视频和新的表情符号了，是一个全新的系列。
Skype for Linux Alpha uses the next generation calling architecture, which will enable you to call your friends and family on the latest versions of Skype on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, but you won’t be able to make or receive calls to and from the previous versions of Skype for Linux (4.3.0.37).
Anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can now visit web.skype.com and make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today. This again is an alpha version of Skype based on WebRTC and inherits the same features of the Alpha version of the Skype for Linux client
关键功能One-to-one instant messaging
Group instant messaging
Skype emoticons
Call forwarding
Add friends as Skype contacts
Start conversations
One-to-one audio calling
Group audio calling
Share contacts
New emoticons packs
即将发布的功能One-to one video calling
Skype PSTN calling
Skype SMS messages
Buy Skype credit
Add participants to ongoing call
Change device settings
如何在Ubuntu 16.04中安装Skype for Linux Alphasudo apt-get install gdebi
wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64-alpha.deb
sudo gdebi skypeforlinux-64-alpha.deb
启动Ubuntu 16.04中的Skype for Linux Alpha，看看截图：
