Skype No Longer Supporting 4.3.x Client

[linuxbrad]

Hello,

I receive the following email from Skype and it seems legitimate:

We’ve noticed that you are, or previously were, using Skype on Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Messaging app for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows RT or a TV. We’re sorry to inform you that we will be permanently retiring these versions of Skype. As a result, after Ju‍ly 1, 20‍17, you will no longer be able to sign in to these versions of Skype.

Recently started using Skype on another device? Great, you can ignore this email.

You can also still stay in touch with friends and family using Skype on other devices. Sign in using the same Skype account. Get the latest version of Skype for all supported devices at https://www.skype.com/download.

I also found some additional information on the Skype website (https://www.skype.com/en/download-skype ... -computer/):

Important notice: All Skype for Linux clients version 4.3 and older will be retired on July 1, 2017. To keep chatting, please install the latest version of Skype for Linux.

Is the Mageia distribution planning group looking at upgrading the client to the supported version in an official capacity?

Thanks,

Brad

[Germ]

I believe there is a 5.1 beta mageia package

[doktor5000]

Is the Mageia distribution planning group looking at upgrading the client to the supported version in an official capacity?

Hi there, seems nobody created a bugreport for an update request yet, if you're interested in skype you should go for that. Best report that as an update request for get-skype https://wiki.mageia.org/en/How_to_report_a_bug_properly

[linuxbrad]

Thank you, Herr doktor5000!

I have logged a bug as requested: https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=21053

Thanks,

Brad