[Pidgin] #15778: Skype will stop working with Pidgin in December 2013

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#15778: Skype will stop working with Pidgin in December 2013
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 Reporter:  gslagard     |      Owner:  rekkanoryo
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
Milestone:               |  Component:  unclassified
  Version:  2.10.7       |   Keywords:  skype update pidgin stop working
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 This is from Skype FAQ after I updated to version 6.9.0.106 today -
 10-15-2013.

 Skype says my application will stop working with Skype in December 2013,
 why is that?

 We’ve been working hard to develop new technologies and make improvements
 that will benefit Skype users across all platforms, especially on mobile
 devices. These changes will significantly improve the call quality and
 speed of delivery of instant messages, while retaining excellent battery
 life of mobile devices.

 As people are using Skype on more devices, we’re also working hard to
 create a more familiar and consistent Skype experience across all major
 platforms.

 The Desktop API was created in 2004 and it doesn’t support mobile
 application development. We have, therefore, decided to retire the Desktop
 API in December 2013.

 If you’d like to provide us with your feedback, simply start Skype and go
 to Help > Give feedback. Your opinion is important to us and it will help
 us prioritize potential new features for the Skype users.

 Learn more about how this change will affect your Skype certified headset.

 Learn more about solutions for Skype’s broadcast partners.

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