How to install Skype on Linux?

Asked By archie franco 0 points N/A Posted on - 04/12/2012

I use Linux Ubuntu, which version of Skype is suitable for Ubuntu and how to install it?

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Answered By Kelly Charo 0 points N/A #102851

How to install Skype on Linux?

Here are the Steps in installing Skype on Linux:

• Go to System, Administration and then click Software Sources.
• Under Software Sources, Click the Third Party Software Tab.

• Click Add type.
• https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/ non-free in the APT line box.
• Click Add Source and then, Reload.
• Run sudo apt-get install Skype command.
• Wait for the installation to complete.
• Launch Skype by going to the application, Internet, then Skype.

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Answered By sabinjamal 10 points N/A #102852

How to install Skype on Linux?

Hi user,

Skype does not come as a part of the Ubuntu repositories by default. To install, you will need to first add its repositories.

Follow these steps to install Skype:

1) Go to System > Administration > Software Sources.

2) Click Third-Party Software tab.

3) Add Skype repository by clicking Add.

4) Type the following line in the APT line box.

https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/ without quotes.

5) Click Add Source.

6) Click Reload.

7) Run this command in terminal. “Sudo apt-get install Skype” (without quotes).

Allow the installation to complete,

Now launch Skype from Application > Internet > Skype.

Problem solved.

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Answered By archie franco 0 points N/A #102853

How to install Skype on Linux?

That's cool Sabinjamal. Now I'm using Skype. It is very useful way of communicating. Thanks to you I was able to install it right.

Thanks!

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• Posted on - 04/21/2012
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