At this point, however, I'm not sure there are many Linux users who feel the need for Skype anymore, particularly now that Microsoft is in charge and now that we have offerings including Google+ chat and hangouts and Google Talk with video.

There are, of course, numerous more open alternatives as well, as I pointed out last year, including .

What's your take on this? If you use , will you give the new Skype a try? Please sound off in the comments.