Here’s an overview of the new Skype for Business 2016 Mac client. Until now, Mac users have either been stuck with the Lync or had to use or the recently released service in the meantime (more on those two later). SfB has been long awaited on Mac to replace the highly unreliable and maligned which hasn’t been updated by Microsoft since 2011.
It’s now clear that Microsoft simply left it very late in the month to release Skype for Business on Mac.
Even just a few days ago “we aren’t able to provide the exact date when Skype for Business 2016 Mac Client will be released”. It was originally due for release in Q3 2016 but then revised to October 2016 although this seemed increasingly unlikely as October drew to a close.
#WHAT39S NEW SKYPE FOR BUSINESS MAC HOW TO#
How to change spacing between bullet points in 2010 word for mac pro. The long awaited release of the Skype for Business Mac client was delayed in Q3 by Microsoft. Here we take a closer look at the new Skype for Business Mac. Microsoft does recommend uninstalling Lync 2011 first as it may conflict with the new client.
#WHAT39S NEW SKYPE FOR BUSINESS MAC INSTALL#
Note that if you’re still using the Preview of Skype for Business on Mac, you can install the final release alongside it – it won’t copy over the Preview installation. The to the new client was also released on November 22nd to include contact group management, contact tagging and stability improvements. The final version was released late on 26th October 2016 although Microsoft slipped it out quietly overnight as there was no until later. This module will refer to Skype for Business (Lync) as 'SfB '.
Skype for Business lets you host up to 250 people in online meetings, and it provides a more secure online environment. The free version of Skype is good for personal use, but has many limitations compared to Skype for Business.
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