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How to install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

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UPDATE: Skype has now been uploaded to the "partner" official Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx repository. See Install Skype in Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx from official partner repository

Command Line way
Get the package:
For 32-bit
$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-32
For 64-bit
$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64
You will need to install the following libraries.
$ sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml libasound2
Now install skype(the file u just downloaded, may be named intrepid-ibex)
$ sudo dpkg -i skype-XXXXXXXXXXXX.deb
If you still get some dependency error then just type the command below
$ sudo apt-get -f install
this will install the dependencies and the skype.


Non - Terminal
Download the setup
32 -bit
64 -bit
You will these packages:  libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml.
Goto Synaptic manager and install them.
Now Launch the Skype install .deb file (just double click it) and
follow the on screen prompts.


(To start Skype at system startup)
Go to "System -> Preferences -> Startup Application", Click "Add"
and enter the following details:
  • Name: Skype
  • Command: skype
Click "Save"
Next time you start your system Skype will auto-launch.
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Linny said…
Thanks, it installed successfully. I did it the command-line way hehe..
May 2, 2010 at 8:42 AM
mirel said…
command line was a success.
Thanks buddy.
May 2, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Railslide said…
Thanks! the command line solved all my problems :)
May 3, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey you are great!
May 4, 2010 at 1:33 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks! works great.
May 4, 2010 at 1:49 AM
Xander said…
Didn't work on 64 bits version.
skype depends on lib32stdc++6 (>= 4.1.1-21); however:
Package lib32stdc++6 is not installed.
skype depends on lib32asound2 (>> 1.0.14); however:
Package lib32asound2 is not installed.
skype depends on ia32-libs (>= 1.6); however:
Package ia32-libs is not installed.
dpkg: error processing skype (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
May 5, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Dipin Krishna said…
@Xander

When ever some dependency issue comes up when trying to install something, just do this:

sudo apt-get -f install
May 5, 2010 at 12:40 PM
ActionParsnip said…
Pretty much perfect. Can't fault it :)
May 5, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Anonymous said…
Both methods worked on my 32-bit system.
May 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM
humanform said…
Terminal install worked great on 32-bit. Thanks so much!
May 6, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Unknown said…
i installed first from skype.com and later with the command line described here. I got the problem that the menu items are opaque (have the same color as background) when clicking on the icon in the system panel. They appear only when mouse is over the items.
May 9, 2010 at 4:01 PM
brad said…
I'm stupid with Linux. My friend set up the OS for me, but the command line method executed it perfectly. Thanks!!!
May 10, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Psqad said…
great .thx for this nice how-to
May 10, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Anonymous said…
ksc, just change your theme in skype to "desktop settings".
May 13, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Sari said…
Thanks, that works great! I use the command line in my ubuntu 10.04. Also I choose "GTK+" as the theme to display the navigation/menu text & tooltips properly. And I use alsamixer to test my microphone (press M to unmute). Thank you very much that was really helpful!
May 14, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Muchas gracias, funcionó perfecto
May 16, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Thanks a lot
May 18, 2010 at 3:56 AM
Anonymous said…
instalei o 64 bits e funcionou perfeitamente!!!
worked great....
May 21, 2010 at 5:29 AM
CEW said…
Mmm...anybody got this working on an AMD64? Using the terminal I get the error, "package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)"
May 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM
Dipin Krishna said…
Did u download the 64 bit version..
May 27, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Unknown said…
thanks a lot!! it works!!
June 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Anonymous said…
$ sudo dpkg -i skype-XXXXXXXXXXXX.deb <--- Didnt work for me on 64 got message: dpkg: fejl under behandling af skype-XXXXXXXXXXXX.deb (--install):
kan ikke tilgå arkivet: No such file or directory. ---> then I tried "sudo dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-intrepid_2.1.0.81-1_amd64.deb ---> and it worked xD Im very new to linux, so it was a shot in the dark, but it worked.
June 6, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Anonymous said…
It's much simpler do simply sudo gdebi than the way you describe, because gdebi takes care of all the dependencies automatically.
June 15, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Mahesh said…
Thanks a lot. It works smoothly. :)
June 16, 2010 at 12:24 AM
svetlio_chopper said…
thank you, I have small problems with 32bit and try to install 64-bit and it work fine - nice how-to thanks :-)
June 28, 2010 at 3:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Like every time ...command line solved all problems ... installation passed perfectly ...Slobodan S.
July 7, 2010 at 3:04 AM
Gaurav Khambhala said…
It worked. :) Thanks for sharing.
July 23, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Installed just fine but the sign-in button (and the sign-up button) is blanked out. Cannot log-in :( How do I rectify this?
August 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Anonymous said…
thanks! works fine here.
August 11, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Anonymous said…
RE:Installed just fine but the sign-in button (and the sign-up button) is blanked out. Cannot log-in :( How do I rectify this?

Nevermind... my mistake, all sorted now.
August 12, 2010 at 6:31 PM
dr said…
what is mean by P2P failed?
August 13, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Dipin Krishna said…
Try "rm -rf ~/.Skype" then restart skype.
August 14, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Aras said…
I installed through terminal, everything is ok with skype. But got problem that system meniu items changed to different ones. Who can tell me how did it happen AND HOW to recover this issue, i.e. undo previous screen color ant meniu design? Thanx a lot!
August 30, 2010 at 12:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Skype is already in Canonical's partner repository, so you can get a more up-to-date version by enabling partner sources / adding the following:

deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner

to /etc/apt/sources.list

and installing skypt through normal software management apps (apt-get, software centre...)
September 27, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Thilibhan said…
Hai Friend thankyou......... i have installed the skype.........

Working fine........

Thanks Dear.... :-)...........
October 13, 2010 at 1:59 PM
pensjonat said…
Thanks a lot.
I installed from terminal
October 18, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Jerome said…
Thanks man...It works great
October 23, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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