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+**Important notice**
+
+All Skype for Linux clients version 4.3 and older will be retired on 
+July 1, 2017. To keep chatting, please install the latest version of 
+Skype for Linux -- the new 'skypeforlinux' SlackBuild here at SBo.
+
 Skype is a free Voice Over IP program for Linux, Windows, and MacOS. It
 allows users to communicate with other Skype users running any of the
 supported platforms, as well as receiving and placing calls from and to