Here is a simple step-by-step guide to install Skype on Ubuntu / Linux. Since Skype is not open source software it is not included in any Ubuntu packages by simply writing ‘sudo apt-get install skype’. However, if you add Skype’s own apt repository it will work:
How to install skype under Ubuntu
- Open a Terminal window in Ubuntu and open apt’s repository list by writing:
‘sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list’ - At the bottom of the list on a new row, write the following to add Skype’s repository:
‘deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian/ stable non-free’ - Save and close the file and update apt repositories by writing the following in the Terminal window:
‘sudo apt-get update’ - Now you can install Skype by simply writing:
‘sudo apt-get intstall skype’
Enjoy using Skype on Ubuntu Linux.
