[This is a technical article for Linux users that might be looking for help with installing Skype for Linux via the Terminal.]
Open Terminal and copy/paste this line into it:
sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml libasound2
and then enter your password.
This downloads the necessary dependencies for Skype (which you might already have installed, but it’s worthwhile making sure).
If you’re using Ubuntu 32-bit then use this command:
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-32
and hit Enter.
For Ubuntu 64-bit, use this command:
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64
and hit Enter.
Once it’s finished downloading Skype, enter this command:
sudo dpkg -i getskype-*
Now to install it:
sudo apt-get -f install
Once it’s installed you’ll find it in your list of applications.
Yay! You can use Skype on Linux now.
Feel free to add me and say hello: ‘alanzeyes’
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