Microsoft has started rolling out a new update to the Skype for Linux Alpha app. The update bumps the app to version 1.12, and brings along a hostless group calling feature, some improvements, as well as general bug fixes. With hostless group calling, it's possible to continue with a group call even if the person who initiated it leaves the group mid-way. As for improvements, the authentication process has been improved "with switch to Microsoft Account options." There are some performance improvements as well. Via
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_update_to_skype_for_linux_alpha_brings_hostless_group_calling-news-21633.php
