Download Skype 1.1.0.13

The Linux version of the popular VoIP program Skype received an update yesterday. The version number is at 1.1.0.13 and downloads for various Linux distributions can be found at this page are being found. With Skype, it may be known by now, calls can be made for free from computer to computer or for a small fee from computer to a landline or mobile phone. The changelog for this release looks like this:

feature:

• Esc closes subwindows
• updated layouts of Options and Profile Editor forms
• API: “OPEN CHAT chat_id” implemented
• expand/collapse group with single click
• Options are moved from File to Tools menu
• API: added command-line options “–disable-dbus” and “–use-session-dbus”
• API: added command-line option “–callto” (if another instance of Skype exists, makes API request. If not, launches, and makes a call after logging in if credentials are saved)
• API: fast callto handler script for dispatching call to be placed to existing instance of Skype, or runs Skype if it isn’t running

change:

• API: can now run under multiple user accounts using session API bus
• DBus 0.23 linked statically – eliminates installation/dependency problem

bug fix:

• erroneous CPU usage
• clean up when API client disconnects (memory leaks and DBUS overload when numerous clients connect and disconnect)
• no ringtone, if you receive incoming SI call
• addressee starts with semicolon – empty string before username
• possible to send duplicated contacts
• missing information dialog while sending contacts
• sending contacts to yourself – should be disabled
• cannot send contacts to multiple users
• delete call history doesn’t delete history of addressbar
• some functions should be disabled, if user blocked
• adding user – redundant authorization request
• Skype crashes when using “/history” shortcut
• if you switch users, you can see previous user’s missed/finished call tabs
• writing is slow, if online status = away/NA
• possible to receive duplicated voicemails
• hangup not working when playing back VM greeting
• only one instance per user
• Skype crashes when connecting
• activate main window when another running instance found
• improved search by emails
• contact list should scroll
• notifications are not shown too early

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