Skype is a simple software which enable you to make free calls(Audio,video and conference ) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol.It is available for all platform i.e you can use it from Ubuntu,windows or MacOS.It is very simple to use and graphical interface is also very user friendly with a lot of advanced features. The Command Line Way 1. Add the partner repository to the sources.list. sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list Uncomment the following lines: deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner If you don’t see the above two lines, then you must add them. Now save and close the file. 2. Now, retrieve the updated package lists from the newly added repositories by issuing the following command: sudo apt-get update 3. Now install skpe sudo apt-get install skype The Graphical Way 1. Go to Applications –> Ubuntu Software Center. 2. Then select Edit –> Software Sources… 3. Select ‘O
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