SkypeKit software developer kit [SDK] supporting Linux will be available for download on Wednesday
There will be made available SkypeKit software developer kit [SDK] for download by Skype on Wednesday with the kit aims to bring VoiP calling to any software and electronics. For placing Skype modules like voice and video calling, instant messaging into any desktop app or a compatible internet connected electronic device like TV, there will also be provided programmers tools or better say APIs. Skype has also made available SILK audio codec part of the SDK as part of its aims to establish SILK audio Codec as standard with royalty-free availability of it.
For device makers and desktop app developers, Linux supported SDK will be available from Wednesday with Windows and Mac developers to get their versions of SDK in coming weeks. The kit will initially be launched as invitation-only beta; but developers will have an option to request an invite. At the launch event of SDK, Skype also informed about is plans of coming up with the tablet and mobile OS supported versions of SDK; the step one should not wonder at all in view of the already presence of Skype app on iPhone , and is also featured in Android as third party app.