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.