Microsoft said it would "Bring exciting news to Linux users"

Microsoft said it would "Bring exciting news to Linux users"
GuideMicrosoft's perception of Linux has completely changed over the years. As the open-source world grows faster and faster, Raymond (where the Microsoft headquarters is located), in addition to adapting to and seeking to approach this growing community, there is no choice.

Microsoft released a few new products that nobody believed a decade ago, such as Bash on Windows 10. Microsoft is also preparing to bring more things to Linux, this time, it should be especially for Skype users.

In a post posted on the Skype community forum today, Microsoft announced that it would "Bring exciting news to Linux users", but did not give details. We only know that the complete message will be published in the Q & A section of the Community at on the morning of the Pacific time on January 1, July 13.

A new Linux client for Skype?

Since this was released through the Microsoft Skype community, it is not difficult to guess that Microsoft is most likely to launch a new version of Skype application for Linux. Microsoft is currently conducting Windows and Office internal tests through the Windows Insider project. Therefore, some people speculate whether Microsoft will bring the same internal testing plan for Microsoft products to Linux users.

At present, the Linux version of Skype is often criticized because of its simple functions and outdated user interfaces. Some of the functions available on Windows clients are not available in the Linux version.

Microsoft is developing Skype at full speed for Windows 10 and is now developing a unified application that can run on PCs and smart phones, A new Linux version of Skype will bring this VoIP client to more platforms.

We will pay close attention to the news announced by Microsoft next week. Please stay tuned and let's see what Microsoft will bring to Skype in Linux.

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