It's a problem because it seems that the new client is far from being fully functional.
Another update: The Linux client v4.3 seems to be safe. In a post on page 2 of that thread the community manager states
> At this time we are not retiring any of the existing working Linux Clients.
What they are retiring are old Windows and Mac clients
> beginning March 1, users running older versions of Skype for Windows desktop (7.16 and below) or Skype for Mac (7.0 to 7.18) will no longer be able to sign in.
> That would be a big problem. Any link to that announcement?
No problem. I am using the new Alpha Client since three months and it is very stable and usable. The only major missing feature are video conference calls with more but one opposite, but that is actively being worked on. Looks like MS is heading for feature parity with the Windows client.
