Skype for Linux Beta has been updated to version 5.4. The new release has included with it the ability to have group video calls. Support for the feature is classified as experimental by Microsoft.
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Skype for Linux 4.3 will be deprecated on July 1, according to a notice on the download page. Going forward, Linux users will have to switch to the Skype for Linux Beta, which lacks screen sharing.