Skype for Linux 1.4 Gold, The Panacea
Today we have released a new production release of Skype for Linux 1.4 with a codename Panacea.
You maybe wondering why we have chosen a codename Panacea?
Because Panacea is a goddess of cures in Greek mythology, she was the daughter of Asclepius, god of medicine, and the granddaughter of Apollo, god of healing. You can read more about Panacea on Wikipedia.
Skype for Linux 1.4 delivers a superior voice call quality in comparison with previous production release of Skype for Linux 1.3.
It is highly recommended for everyone to upgrade to the latest version. Download it right now.
We thank everyone who has given their feedback to us on Skype for Linux 1.4 Alpha and Beta versions. It has helped us to find and squash many bugs and problems and in addition we have learned what you want us to do.
You are more than welcomed to continue asking features and leaving all comments to us on Skype for Linux as you are the ones who are using it and you know the best what you would like to see there. Read how to leave feedback.
New features of the Panacea are:
* feature: Command line switches, run "skype --help" for more details.
* feature: --resources=
* feature: Add an option to Sound Devices to enable/disable automatic mixer adjustment.
* feature: Allow keyboard/keypad to be used to enter DTMF numbers in call window.
* feature: Clickable links in chat topics.
* feature: Tooltips for emoticons in the chat window.
* feature: Chat toolbar with Add People, Send File(s) to Chat, History and Leave Chat buttons.
* feature: Confirmation dialog for Leave Chat button.
* feature: Drag-and-drop files to chat input box to send files to chat.
* feature: Drag-and-drop files to individual contacts in chat or contact list to send files.
* feature: Drag-and-drop users from contact list into chat input box to send contacts.
* feature: Drag-and-drop users from contact list into chat memberlist to add to chat.
* feature: Dragging of contacts into other programs (text entry) will copy skype:
* feature: File transfer menu.
* feature: API OPEN FILETRANSFER and OPEN USERINFO commands.
* feature: Auto-accept file transfers.
* feature: "Cleanup transfers" button.
* feature: Key 'F6' to bring main window focus instantly to Quickfilter.
* feature: Interface language choice in Options based on translation files available (restart required).
* feature: "New version available" dialog.
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jlynton commented Friday, Oct 5
all seems to be worming fine on Kubuntu gutsy beta 
still no sms though 
einars.lielmanis commented Friday, Oct 5
Awesome, and good work! Didn't expect it this fast. Nice to see remade and finally usable file downloads window. The glitch of changing b) to ugly smiley is still there, though (y'know, sometimes lists are being written as a) ... b) ... c) ... and this messes them up)
cole2026 commented Friday, Oct 5
It would be awesome if you would compile some amd64 architecture packages.
sz_wolfi commented Friday, Oct 5
Yeah - but for me (running on Fedora7) skype-1.4 became useless:
-while the 1.3 version works with my USB-headset
(esp. the microphone)
-the 1.4 version only produces distorted microphone-input
I had to downgrade back to 1.3
aplay -l
card 1: Adapter [Plantronics BT Adapter], device 0: USB Audio [USB Audio]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
the device is indeed a USB-soundcard !
(the bluetooth-logic to connect to the headset is completely hidden from the OS)
And like said - skype-1.3 works flawless - but not 1.4
liam.macinnes commented Friday, Oct 5
uh.....Video? come on guys screw every other feature for now and get the damn software to parity with your offerings on windows and OS X
rootkowski commented Friday, Oct 5
I'm very glad there's a new version. It is always a step forward (not on fedora it would seem 
)
In spite of a dose of disappointment among some users don't get discouraged, continue the great job!
bascii commented Friday, Oct 5
I really liked the 1.4 beta version. It works perfectly on Fedora 7 (64) and 6 (32). I would like to see the webcam-feature for the 1.5 version!
ryan.pulkrabek commented Friday, Oct 5
I really need webcam support as well. I am sick of having to use windows.
stephendenham commented Friday, Oct 5
I can't seem to change the UI language to Spanish. Also, not having Groups is (for me) a big step backwards.
bernhardhartleb commented Friday, Oct 5
Thank you! You did a great job. I'm very happy to see those chrashes fixed. Hopefully you got a good codebase now to start working on some bigger features. Unfotunately I know too many people which still use Windows because of things like missing skype features.
daniel84at commented Friday, Oct 5
UI looks nice, but have some bugs with NVidias-TwinView: Contextmenus always apear on the first screen.
AND: my USB Audio Headset does not work anymore. Worked on 1.3 flawless. If i call the echo321 it works, but very low volume. If i call a windows-skype, the other side nearly hears anything. Tried mixercontrols, ALSA/OSS - no effect.
My System: Kubuntu 7.04, KDE 3.5.7, Headset:
"0d8c:000c C-Media Electronics, Inc. Audio Adapter"
would be cool to get it working! THX
dr_ivago commented Friday, Oct 5
I don't see Dutch as an UI option?
btw did a dist-upgrade from feisty to gutsy (beta) and my skype alpha build still worked, now tried the feisty deb and static builds without luck, dynamic build works but will there be a gutsy deb in the repo once it's released?
and SMS + video would be really welcome in 1.5!
dr_ivago commented Friday, Oct 5
btw if you click a button in the comments you get this ironic message:
"Skype buttons require that you have the latest version of Skype installed. (Don’t worry, you only need to do it once"
an extension in Firefox for linux that handles callto: links etc. would also be nice
jojo_man99 commented Saturday, Oct 6
Me and my girlfriend want video chat in Skype for Linux. Will we be using skype 1.5 with video or ekiga 3.0 a year from now?, i don't know... it's up to you guys...
tboutcher commented Saturday, Oct 6
Video support is what is held me back from signing for the payed service.
graham.allott commented Saturday, Oct 6
It's good to see new Linux versions released, but (like a lot of others) I'll not be installing one until video is supported...
nicolaidenmark commented Saturday, Oct 6
I second to what's been said multiple times:
For the love of God: ADD VIDEO!!!!
kristjansiimson commented Sunday, Oct 7
I love to see that at least the Linux version *is* under development and there *is* progress. As far as web cam feature goes, I use Kopete for that.
andy_jefferson commented Monday, Oct 8
So when will groups be added BACK ?
Timescales for other additions ? or are there other things going to be removed in the next release?
sz_wolfi commented Tuesday, Oct 9
as it seems I'm not quite alone:
Can some more people check, whether USB-audio-devs
which work OK in 1.3 - FAIL in 1.4 ?
emullet commented Wednesday, Oct 10
I can't seem to send chat text anymore. I type it in then about a minute later a small yellow 'caution' sign appears and when I mouse over it says the chat text couldn't be sent.
fiacobelli commented Saturday, Oct 13
No video= no panacea=no go. Sorry. I have to use something else.
mcanonic commented Thursday, Oct 18
CONTACT GROUP FEATURE, it should be easy to replace.
Without it, I'll continue to use Skype 1.3
sy_ali commented Thursday, Oct 25
Why was grouping removed?
I can't use it if something simple like that doesn't exist anymore.
oyelekci commented Wednesday, Oct 31
How difficult is building video support? I've been a Skype for a long time but I am about to give up and start using Ekiga - that would be a real shame
oyelekci commented Wednesday, Oct 31
How difficult is building video support? I've been a Skype for a long time but I am about to give up and start using Ekiga - that would be a real shame