congratulations with the new version, installed it this afternoon and indeed polished new interface, too bad for the video but it will be there some day.
however, I found an issue with starting new chats that has not been mentioned yet in the public bug tracker, etc, now I want to report it through Jira, Problem is that I can't seem to sign up for this system, it should take my skype username and paswd ?!

Use the login link (top right). In that page you'll find a Signup link just below the login form.

yes, well I had already found that one, but it just doesn't take my skype username and paswd for a signup

If I buy this phone and modem below with skye loaded, do I still need a seperate voip telephone service company? ANY! HELP! WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

PHILIPS: VOIP841 is one of the world's first DECT cordless phones with Skype that works without a PC, offering Skype users total flexibility and independence from their computer. The advanced design reflects the true innovation brought by this modern phone which supports Skype calls, SkypeOut calls and regular PSTN calls. Skype contacts are easy to see on the 65k full color, full graphic display, and calling your friends on Skype is as easy as one click of a button. The enhanced speakerphone and outstanding voice clarity make you feel like you're right beside the person you're calling.


Features:

Use Skype freely. No need to have your PC on.
Installation free
Traditional and Internet phone. Give Landline and Skype calls on one handset
See your contacts in color on the LCD display
Skype around the house with the DECT cordless technology
Speakerphone - Talk handsfree and share your calls with your family and friends
System Requirements:

High speed Internet connection
Router or Modem Router
1 Free LAN port

take a walk to another forum, I can't see how this relates to skype for linux testing.