Skype 1.4 Alpha for Linux Released

If you're wanting to see what new things you can expect from Skype, an Alpha 1.4 release of Skype is now available for all Linux users. Skype 1.4 Alpha is the first test version of the next major Skype release. While there is already a stack of known bugs and missing features, some of the improvements in Skype 1.4 include a major user interface overhaul, audio quality improvements, calls are now contained in a separate window, file transfers are grouped to a common window, and a few other small changes. More information and download links are available here.