Just did a web search. Looks like Skype will continue to be supported for Linux. Yey. > From: Noelle <noelle> > Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2017 16:11:48 -0700 (PDT) > > > From: "Skype" <http://www.email.skype.com/~alerts> > > Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:37:11 -0600 > > > > Important: You will no longer be able to use Skype on older Windows devices > > and TVs > > > > Learn about which devices will no longer be supported. Weâ??ve noticed that > > you are, or previously were, using Skype on Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone > > 8.1, Messaging app for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows RT or a TV. Weâ??re sorry > > to inform you that we will be permanently retiring these versions of Skype. > > As a result, after July 1, 2017, you will no longer be able to sign in to > > these versions of Skype. > > > > https://click.email.skype.com/?qs=f80d6538419a674dc48b66d8958d6e34d4ae22d7d8353c398c91275fabf6494f435db5b596c849a1eeb0ba89a6cb521311410c3df56de97e0536a7c1dfe080ba