The moment Linux users have been waiting for over the past few years has finally arrived: there's a new version of Skype for Linux available. And this one is really new and different - not just a bug fixing release. It comes with the latest Skype user interface, as seen on literally every other platform out there. Check out the new, modern design in the screenshot below. You can message people, of course, but also make calls, share files, photos, videos, and you have access to a whole new range of emoticons. However, this is an Alpha release, so it's not a finished product yet....
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_skype_for_linux_alpha_is_out_with_completely_revamped_ui-news-19382.php
