Question: How to Install Skype on Linux?
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Follow these steps to install Skype for Linux:

  • Open your web browser and go to the Download Skype page.
  • Click the Get Skype for Linux DEB button.
  • In the window which shows up, select Open with and Software Install (default), and then click the OK button.
  • Ubuntu Software is opened.

Is Skype available for Linux?

Linux users can now make Skype calls from the web in Chrome. The Skype team today announced that anyone using a Chromebook or Chrome on Linux can visit web.skype.com to make one-to-one and group voice calls on top of the messaging features they get today.

How do I install Skype on Linux Mint?

For Linux Mint 13 Maya and 15 Olivia, the latest skype 4.2 is ready for install in the official repository. Just go to Start menu -> Software Manager, search skype and install it. Then double-click to install the DEB via Gdebi.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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