Is the Skype linux app refusing to connect for you?
If so I can tell you that you’re not alone.
We’vereceived multiple reports from readers who say they’ve been unable to log in to Skype usingtheolder Qt-based Skype for Linux app since August 13.
Theyexperience no issues logging in usingthe new desktop Skype for Linux alpha client or windows, Mac and Android apps.
Is this is a cynical attempt by Microsoft to force users ofthe old app to use thenewer, virtually feature-free, web-based client?
Thankfully no.
It’s a Temporary Issue, Skype SayA Skype rep says theconnection error is just that: an error. This isnota policy change by Microsoft nor does it signal the end of the existing Qt desktop app (though be aware that that is going to happen at some point).
Skype say they’re aware of sign-in issues and add thatit currently affects a number of its appsacross many different OSes.Linux is not the only platform experiencing issues.
They add thatthey are ‘working hard tofix the issues’ and‘apologize for any inconvenience’ it causes in the mean-time.