Skype for Web: for now available beta Version.

Skype finally launched its Web variant video calling system - Skype for Web. Besides English supports additional 30 languages. Despite the very Browser lets you send instant messages and video communications for calls require installation of a plugin. The application is still in the testing phase but - and it showed.

Skype for Web can be found at  web.skype.com , which of course login redirects to login.skype.com . There are logged in as to any other web services - with the help of Facebook, select a new account or solve problems with logging.

We've got a very simple environment only for sending text messages. The application asks for permission notifications (in Chrome) and warns us that for calls and video calls require installation of a plugin. The left side shows the communication history. Contacts will be displayed after the initialization of a new road under new + . New look up contacts using the Search Skype . Avatar named a hidden switch on notification, redirection to download the plugin for video / call divert account details and logout.

To launch video calls you need to install the extension Calling Skype , which allows it to communicate with all sites skype.com, outlook.com, live.com and cooperating applications. Subsequently, still need to download and install  SkypeWebPlugin.msi . (If the .MSI installation package, double-faulted in 2503 and ended in 2502, try to bypass ). Then it is already possible via the web and Skype calls. Or web interface initializes Skype Web App, which mediates video communication.

While Skype claims that "Skype for Web is the easiest way to utilize the functionality of Skype without downloading the application", in the case of calls and video, it certainly does not apply. Skype for Web is not very povedeným Web Messenger - basically a cut-off of Skype Outlook.com email client. Does not adjust the sound to call landline and mobile phones, or perhaps delete contacts. Within the video communication does not constitute an invitation to competitive solutions using WebRTC in Firefox, for example.

You will need to install the plugin to make audio and video calls. It will automatically update in the future. Get the plugin

Skype for Web is fortunately only a beta, so perhaps eventually loses environmental problems with the sophistication and functionality of applications without dependency on external accessories. Skype for Web for now try out the latest versions of Google Chrome , Firefox , Safari and Internet Explorer 10 and above.

Source: Skype Blogs