Quick Answer: How to Install Skype in Ubuntu?
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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.

How do I install the latest version of Skype for Ubuntu?

Complete the following steps to install Skype on Ubuntu.

  1. Download Skype. Open your terminal either by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the terminal icon.
  2. Install Skype. Once the download is complete, install Skype by running the following command as a user with sudo privileges:
  3. Start Skype.

How do I use Skype for business on Ubuntu?

CONFIGURING SKYPE FOR BUSINESS 2013 ON UBUNTU 13.10

  • Step 1: Install necessary packages. sudo apt-get install pidgin pidgin-sipe.
  • Step 2: Configure Pidgin. Add an account. At the tab Basic, enter the following: Protocol: Office Communicator. Username: your full e-mail address (e.g. [email protected]).
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