Skype Releases Open SDK

An anonymous reader writes "SkypeKit gives Linux developers access to core functionality, allowing Linux developers to add video, calling, and instant messaging features to desktop applications. The SDK also comes with the freshly royalty-free SILK codec for high-end audio. Skype is hoping that the inclusion of SILK will popularize the codec, extending its reach. Currently, the SkypeKit beta is only available for Linux on an invite-only basis, with Windows and Mac versions planned in coming weeks. The SDK does not cover Android or Mac, an odd choice considering the announcement of SkypeKit championed itself for extending the functionality of Skype to multiple platforms and devices. Including smartphones in the SDK seems like an obvious move." Ars Technica has a rundown, too.

Comments

Re:So how does this work?

[Monkeedude1212]

Are they hoping for people to use Skype technologies everywhere, so that more people will start paying Skype for the commercial/paid offerings they have?

Short answer, yes.

Long answer, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Re:Hmm - This and google voice...

[For a Free Internet]

It could give you super cow powers but you don't know about the secret of internet-centered programming with MATHEMATICS powers so you won't go far my friend I am sorry to say.

Getting out in front of FaceTime?

[rsborg]

I see this as Skype acknowledging that FaceTime will change everything once it's opened up (as Apple claims they will do).

Skype can win if it's ubiquitous (ie, de-facto standard) even if FaceTime is really open where it appears not to be.

Re:So how does this work?

[jvillain]

Am I the only one having a little trouble making the word "Open" mesh with the phrase "by invite only"?