The article I read is: Microsoft is replacing Skype’s ancient Linux client with a web app (sort of).
I've actually read two or three articles before this one and was thinking about obtaining it to play with, but after reading the linked article, I found it wasn't necessary because it's essentially a "fancy" version of the web-based Skype.
I've been using Franz to connect to Skype since I've found it (before I was using web-based Skype in Firefox), and it's been a lot more easier to manage my messaging services, since it lets me connect to (the web versions of) Facebook Messenger, Skype, and Discord. Heck, I didn't even know Facebook Messenger had a web version until Franz (saves the hassle of the tiny pop-up window thing on the Facebook page).
I do recommend checking out Franz, as they're multi-platform (even Mac OS) and have a few messenger services that it can connect to. The only weird thing is using it in Manjaro (not sure if it affects any other distros, but I know it doesn't affect Windows 10), where it will glitch out when loading Skype. It seems to be having to do something with also having Discord, since removing Discord fixes it, but it also seems to load if I leave it alone for a while (I'll turn Melty on when I get home from work, and after I'm finished changing and stuff, Skype's up without a problem). If I'm unlucky (or impatient), I end up closing and reopening Franz several times before Skype comes up with the blue "Signing in" screen. I honestly should just let it be and wait for it (or get my Skype friends to get on Discord instead).
To be honest, it's nice that Microsoft's putting the effort into doing something about the dated Skype for Linux program, though I think it would've been better if they had just killed the program and have Linux users use the web-based Skype (or Franz) to connect. I don't think I really need to say more that I'm not going to use the new program if I don't have to.
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