Skype 2.1 Beta vor Linux has been released yesterday, bringing a lot of new features, including:

• High Quality Video support.
• Skype's SILK audio codec.
• PulseAudio support.
• SMS sending support.
• Chat messages editing/removing support.
• Contact groups support.
• Typing notification in chat.
• Chat picture support (add/change/remove) for group conversations.
• Mood messages are visible in contact list and tooltip.
• Video/Mobile icons are visible in contact list.
• Bookmarked Chats are visible in contact list.
• Contact labels/tags.