Skype for Linux Going to be Open Source
Is Skype for Linux going to be Open Source?
Earlier yesterday, news started spreading of an Open Source UI for Skype. Berkus at the official Skype Blog confirmed this as an attempt to make Skype available for all Linux distros.
An open source UI will help Skype developers focus on the core services of the backend and leave the development of the UI at the hands of enthusiasts at the open source community.
Techie Buzz has posts on Skype for both Windows and Linux. You can check these out:
Running Skype as a portable app: Visit here
Recording Skype calls: Visit here
Installing Skype in Ubuntu: Visit here
Video and MMS support on Skype: Visit here
Development for the Linux version of Skype could not keep pace with the Windows version and opensourcing of the Linux version is seen as a welcome step from the Skype development team.
You can see the Skype blog page on this news here.
The news is a bit confusing as it starts with
an open source version of Linux client
and switches to
an open source UI
which are two totally different things. An open source UI means the VOIP libraries will still be closed source and the backend will still be closed source.
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I’ve been waiting for that news for quite some time. Skype for Linux is a nice communication tool, but the UI definitely needs a tweak or two. I guess that soon
we can expect “trained amateurs” and enthusiasts to show their skills.