Microsoft has started making available a version of Skype that runs in web browsers. The beta of Skype for Web has been officially announced on 14 November.
The software is aimed at people who need Skype, but the normal app can not download. Or want The web application works on Windows with Internet Explorer 10 or later, the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox, or a Mac with Safari 6 or higher.
Users need to install the moment, a small plug-in to start a Skype call . No longer needed in the near future when the protocol Microsoft Web RTC (Real-Time Communications) implements its downloads or installations.
Chromebooks
Because at this time a plug-in is required, the Skype for Web-beta still does not work fully on Chromebooks. “It is to be used for sending text messages to each other,” a Microsoft spokesperson explains. “But the plug-in needed to conduct audio and video calls is not configured for Chromebooks. Therefore, devices that are not supported. Once your Web RTC is up and running, you can use the application from a Chromebook. “
According to a blog post from Skype on the new beta, there are some problems with the battery using Skype for Web on a Mac. And when outgoing calls may take longer than usual before anything happens, it may take longer but are already known problems.
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