Skype support discontinued - what to do?

Skype now only supports client versions of the service from version 4.3. Since support has been discontinued, Linux users and Windows Phone users should consider a few things.

Skype support discontinued: Linux users update to version 4.3

If you as a Linux user try to log in to Skype with an old version, you will get an error message.

• So update your version of Skype.
• It is best to uninstall the old Skype version and install the latest version.

Windows Phone 7 and Mac OS X 10.5 - Skype will be discontinued

On Windows Phone 7 and Mac OS X 10.5, the Skype service is completely stopped.

• You will then no longer be able to use Skype on these devices.
• An update from Windows Phone 7 to Windows Phone 8 is not possible with almost all devices.
• You can start an operating system update on your Macs.

Also read what you can do when Skype is down.