Skype for Linux Alpha 1.15 released with support for autostart and more

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Microsoft yesterday released a new update of Skype for Linux users. Skype for Linux Alpha 1.15 now comes with support for autostart and option to launch minimized. This update also includes a few other improvements, find the full change log below.

  • Updated to Electron 1.4.10
  • Enabled context menu with copy/paste commands in the message input area
  • Added the option to autostart (Tools->Launch at Login)
  • Added the option to launch minimized (Tools->Launch Minimized)
  • Many smaller improvements and bugfixes

You can download Skype for Linux Alpha DEB here and Skype for Linux Alpha RPM here.

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Pradeep Viswav

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Pradeep is a Computer Science and Engineering Graduate. He was also a Microsoft Student Partner. He is currently working in a leading IT company.