Skype Added In Official Ubuntu Repository
By on May 21st, 2010

Skype is finally coming in the Official Ubuntu 10.04 Partners Repository. The build process has already been finished and is awaiting approval in the NEW queue.

To install it, you have to enable the partner repository. To do this go to System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager. In the Synaptic Package Manager, go to Edit -> Repositories. In the Software Sources windows, go to the tab Other Software and check http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner and close the window.

Then, open the Terminal and execute:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install skype

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  • Indian Art

    That's good!

    Now its time for Skype to get Video Talk in Linux.

    • Marvin

      "Now its time for Skype to get Video Talk in Linux."

      Skype video support for Ubuntu is already there. I use it all the time.

 
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