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Introduction to Skype’s public betas

In this post I’ll be describing what a beta version is and provide an overview of Skype’s public betas.


What is a public beta version of software?

A public beta (also called open beta) is the first version of commercial software that is released to the general public.

The purpose of a beta release is to get real life testing of the software. People testing the beta provide feedback and report any issues they come across. This information is fed back to the development teams who work on improvements before we release the final, full release of the software.

You can read more about beta releases and testing on Wikipedia.

Am I experienced enough to test a public beta version of Skype?

If you consider yourself to be an advanced computer user and you’re not afraid that some features may not work exactly as they are meant to, then yes, you are more than welcome to try out our new beta versions and send us your feedback.

How do I get a beta version?

Beta releases are promoted on our website www.skype.com. Please look at the site regularly and keep an eye out for new betas to test. You can then download the beta, start to test it and send us your feedback.

We’ll also contact you when a new beta has been released and send you the link to download it and get testing.

How do I give my feedback?

We have a number of ways to provide feedback to us:

* Skype Garage
Here you’ll find links to our development pages and also information about some cool features that are currently at preview stage.
* Skype forums
Forums are a great resource to discuss all things relating to a new beta release. You can also access the Skype Garage subsection from there. This has a forum for every preview release currently running.
* Issue tracker Jira
Use this to report any issues with the beta. We also suggest you take a look at our issue reporting guide. You can even request new features that you’d like to see.

Hopefully, you’ll enjoy testing out Skype’s new top notch features and then sending us your feedback – it helps us to make Skype even better for you.

58 thoughts on “Introduction to Skype’s public betas

  1. rajvaria said 2196 days ago

    Pl sign me for Beta when it comes out

  2. kmoore812 said 2196 days ago

    sign me up too

  3. jrkusse said 2196 days ago

    I’ll be glad to check out the new Beta when it comes out. Sign me up!

  4. jokurs said 2196 days ago

    Well since you’ve got a beta version coming.. sign me up too.

  5. roseanne.kwan said 2196 days ago

    I am interested. Please get me updates.

  6. redsoxfan2010 said 2196 days ago

    sign me up too!

  7. ed.b.edd said 2196 days ago

    I’ve used Skpe free and as a subscriber for the first year and will like to try Beta’s new features. ed.b.edd

  8. kitatecjp said 2196 days ago

    Skype has been Great. Pls sign me in for Beta

  9. laszlobn said 2196 days ago

    Skype is the BEST!!! I would like to be a Beta tester, pls sign me up.
    regards:
    laszlobn

  10. syberlink said 2196 days ago

    sign me up as a beta tester when it comes out

  11. jane.ekong said 2196 days ago

    please sign me on as a tester when skype beta comes out. thanks

  12. nantana2995 said 2196 days ago

    Please sign me up!
    Thanks.

  13. elenaivan said 2196 days ago

    Yes! Sign me up as a beta tester

  14. aj69aj69 said 2196 days ago

    pls sign me up

  15. kkriper01 said 2196 days ago

    please sign me up – I love Skype!

  16. anthony1321 said 2196 days ago

    Hi, I’d like to be signed up as a beta tester too!:)

  17. ksleabo said 2196 days ago

    I want to to sign up for the Beta.

  18. jointhegathering said 2196 days ago

    Please sign me up for the Beta program as soon as possible.

    Thank you very much,
    Mat Koenig

  19. galarcones said 2196 days ago

    Yes! Sign me up as a beta tester

  20. sixiio said 2195 days ago

    sign me up!

  21. rodbarber2 said 2195 days ago

    sign me up for beta tester. love the service

  22. jayspiegel said 2195 days ago

    Can’t wait!!! set me up on the list too please.

  23. mohcheri said 2195 days ago

    Please sign me up!
    Thanks

  24. raymond0702 said 2195 days ago

    I am always impressed by developments in Skype. Please sign me on this when it’s out!

  25. robert.e.wratten said 2195 days ago

    Hey, it looks good and I like to try new things and ideas…sign me up!!

  26. tentativechaos said 2195 days ago

    Looks cool, sign me up please

  27. brahmdev_suman said 2195 days ago

    I would love to be signed as beta tester.

    Brahm jagota

  28. dreamtanz said 2194 days ago

    sign me up too! but somehow i doubt posting here is the way to sign up. does someone know how to sign up? i could not find that information.

  29. ciprianmp said 2194 days ago

    I want to subscribe too… Is this the way?

  30. carlos_228 said 2194 days ago

    hi, please sign me up, i like a lot to test betas, and i know very much of computers, so tell me where do i have to suscribe or where to locate this betas

  31. bthompson0123 said 2194 days ago

    I want in, I’ve never tested a beta but i’m still young. I know computers well enough to handle fails. I would like this opertunity to help skype after they have helped me so much

  32. mhdonadu said 2194 days ago

    sign me up as a beta tester. Skype is the best.

  33. moses.dennis said 2194 days ago

    key to me sign me up as a beta tester

  34. electroligist said 2193 days ago

    I’d like to try,sign me up.

  35. tinyman1 said 2193 days ago

    I’ll beta for you if you wish to add me. I love trying new things, pushing them to the maximum and trying to make them fail.

  36. dark_hell_gigabytes said 2193 days ago

    I’m doing this project recently for making an new skype widget for mac users since the old one is way back from 2005.I’m programing it in Xcode hope to finish it by the end of the week.

  37. chelito14324 said 2192 days ago

    sign me up too…

  38. jasonliangjy said 2192 days ago

    me me! sign me up!

  39. enriquedelapoza said 2191 days ago

    I’ll be glad to check out the new Beta when it comes out. Sign me up!

  40. pgaetano said 2191 days ago

    pls sign me up.
    Tanks

  41. ottonellomattia91 said 2191 days ago

    sign me up too… thanks!!

  42. cardinalwalker said 2191 days ago

    please add me please

  43. gianluca.grilli3 said 2191 days ago

    pls sign me in tks

  44. riku45100 said 2190 days ago

    Please add me, I need more

  45. vielabraukis said 2190 days ago

    Please sign me up!
    Thanks

  46. linda.jackson1003 said 2190 days ago

    Interesting~Sounds a little unusual and I am all about trying new things for personal and business. Sign me as a tester when available. Great idea~~

  47. guiskas said 2190 days ago

    Please sign me up!
    Thanks.

  48. golan_nave said 2190 days ago

    Love to help…..

  49. busko44 said 2190 days ago

    Please add me to the list of a beta user…ready to use it up

  50. al7mad said 2189 days ago

    add me please .

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