Re: Skype access cancelled for Debian versions before 7
On 03/08/2014, Stephen Maxwell <stephen@fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> There was an email sent out by Skype within the last couple of weeks which
> stated that I was using an old version of skype that would cease to function
> if I
> did not update (deleted the email).
>
I did not receive that email message.
Below are the only two email messages that I gave received from Skype,
since December 2010.
> The below post on the Skype blog states "So everyone can benefit
> from the latest improvements, we’ll retire older versions of Skype across
> all
> platforms, including mobile devices, in the near future."
> http://blogs.skype.com/2014/07/16/update-skype-now-to-improve-your-experience/
>
> The following shows what linux users would see with an old version:
> https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34438/why-should-i-update-my-skype-version-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-update-my-skype-version-and-continue-using-skype
>
> which links to below which details requirements (Debian 6.0+) but this
> probably hasn't been updated for the most recent skype release.
> https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10328/what-are-the-system-requirements-for-skype
>
>
On the Download Skype for Linux web page, with "Choose your
distribution", the only option for Debian, is "Debian 7.0 (multiarch)"
>
> On Sat, 2 Aug 2014, Brian wrote:
>
>> On Sun 03 Aug 2014 at 01:29:57 +0800, Bret Busby wrote:
>>
>>> Hello.
>>>
>>> I have found, in the last day, that Microsoft has apparently cancelled
>>> Skype access for versions of Debian before 7.x.
>>
>> How did you find out?
>>
>>> With the error message that I encountered, with my Skype 2.2 (beta)
>>> running on Debian 6, I went to the Skype web site, and found that they
>>> have cancelled access for all but the latest version of Skype, and,
>>> for Debian, it apparently needs Debian 7.x, to run.
>>
>> What error message? Please post it.
>>
>> Where on the Skype web site did you find something? A link would be much
>> appreciated.
>>
>>> No notice (on the Skype mailing list) was given.
>>>
>>> I thought that anyone like me, who is running and using Debian 6 (and
>>> anyone using earlier versions of Debian), most of the time, might like
>>> to know.
>>>
>>> Insofar as I am aware, no open source equivalent, that works, is
>>> available for Debian 6.
>>
>> There is no substitute for Skype (either the software or the service)
>> whether it be open or closed source,
>>
>>
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Bret Busby
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West Australia
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Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:53:55
From: Skype <alerts4@emails.skype.com>
To: bret@busby.net
Subject: Update Skype to get the latest in group chat
Can't see this email properly?
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2w%2a.3QljMQ.HcxGX0..N.EOJS.5BS.bW89MSZyc19lZT1ZbkpsZEVCaWRYTmllUzV1WlhRXyZyc19vYz1OJnJzX2J2PUgmcnNfbXY9SCZyc19reT0zUWxqTVE%5fDaQYMWD0
New group chat requires Skype update
-----------------------------------------
Dear Valued Customer,
To ensure that your group chats continue to work properly,
you need to update your version of Skype.
Update Skype:
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2w%2a.3QljMQ.HcxGX0..N.EOJK.5BS.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjEyXzA5MDQxNEFVZW4%5fDfSAIKA0
What else is changing?
In order to use the following features, you will need to update
your version of Skype:
* Send and receive instant messages when your contacts are offline.
* View your group chats and chat history across multiple devices.
* Sync all messages across devices.
* Group notification settings on one device will roam across all
your devices.
Update Skype:
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2w%2a.3QljMQ.HcxGX0..N.EOJK.5BS.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjEyXzA5MDQxNEFVZW4%5fDfSAIKA0
What's new with group chats?
Read more about the changes we have made to group chat
Learn more:
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2w%2a.3QljMQ.HcxGX0..N.EOJM.5BS.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjEyXzA5MDQxNEFVZW4%5fDfdAIKC0
Thank you,
Skype
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Terms of use
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Privacy
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Skype Communications S.A.R.L. 23-29 Rives de Clausen,
L-2165 Luxembourg.
*No emergency calls with Skype*
Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't
be used for emergency calling.
(nothing about bannning older versions of Skype, there)
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:55:34
From: Skype <hello8@emails.skype.com>
To: bret@busby.net
Subject: Get ready for the biggest event in football
Can't see this email properly?
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAL6.74q.bW89MSZyc19lZT1ZbkpsZEVCaWRYTmllUzV1WlhRXyZyc19vYz1OJnJzX2J2PUgmcnNfbXY9SCZyc19reT0zUWxqTVE%5fMAOMXa00
Warm up for the tournament with Skype
-----------------------------------------
The best part of any big football match is watching the incredible
shots. Every Street United football star Sergio Oliveira, Jr. and
others showed off their mind-bending skills. Take a look at the
unbelievable shots shared with us on Skype.
Watch them all
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAKy.74q.bW89MSZyc21pbms9d3d3Lm1vdmFibGUtaW5rLTY3MTAuY29tL3AvY3AvY2E2YjI4NTVjNzk4NGRkMi9jP3VybD0%5fDQbeMBA0
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Cheer your team on
Football fans around the world known that tournament time is the best
time. Here are five essential tips for how to use Skype on your Xbox
One to share the excitement with friends and fans.
See the tips
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAK%5f.74q.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjU0XzA0MDBfMTIwNjE0QVVlbiZyc21pbms9d3d3Lm1vdmFibGUtaW5rLTY3MTAuY29tL3AvY3AvY2E2YjI4NTVjNzk4NGRkMi9jP3VybD0%5fDXaIPTL0
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One fan's passion
There's always room for a bit of good-natured rivalry during the
tournament. Tiago in Rio uses Skype to make sure everyone knows what
team he's rooting for.
Visit the blog
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAL0.74q.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjU0XzA0MDBfMTIwNjE0QVVlbiZyc21pbms9d3d3Lm1vdmFibGUtaW5rLTY3MTAuY29tL3AvY3AvY2E2YjI4NTVjNzk4NGRkMi9jP3VybD0%5fDIAKPRd0
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(c) 2014 Skype and/or Microsoft.
Terms of use
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAL2.74q.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjU0XzA0MDBfMTIwNjE0QVVlbiZyc21pbms9d3d3Lm1vdmFibGUtaW5rLTY3MTAuY29tL3AvY3AvY2E2YjI4NTVjNzk4NGRkMi9jP3VybD0%5fDIWKPRf0
Privacy
http://emails.skype.com/r/c/r?2.1.3OM.2wr.3QljMQ.JmAjJK..N.FAL4.74q.bW89MSZyc29tbmk9RU1BRF8yMjU0XzA0MDBfMTIwNjE0QVVlbiZyc21pbms9d3d3Lm1vdmFibGUtaW5rLTY3MTAuY29tL3AvY3AvY2E2YjI4NTVjNzk4NGRkMi9jP3VybD0%5fDJMKPSB0
Unsubscribe
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Skype Communications S.A.R.L. 23-29 Rives de Clausen,
L-2165 Luxembourg.
*No emergency calls with Skype*
Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for
emergency calling.
(and, once again, nothing there, about banning older versions of Skype)
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