Skype for Linux Alpha 1.9 released with dark theme support and more

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Microsoft today released a new update of Skype for Linux users. Skype for Linux Alpha 1.9 comes with dark theme support, the ability to mute notifications and more. Read the full change log below.

Change log:

  • Added the ability to mute notifications from specific conversation
  • Added dark theme support (Settings-> Personalisation-> Dark theme)
  • Added the option to disable emoticons completely
  • Added support for / me command
  • Added support for system HTTPS proxy
  • Improved message quoting – now works even with Ctrl + C
  • Hovering message time reveals the full date / time as a tooltip
  • Electron update to 1.3.6
  • Logger performance and security fixes

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

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