Skype software

[hero2011]

I have tried installing the skype in my Ubuntu 10.10 but i can't even see it in the software center.so how can have it since i need to use it.any help?

[weedeater64]

Did you download a .deb from the skype page?

If so navigate to the folder where it is and


cd /where/ever/you/put/it


dpkg -i package.deb

replacing "package" with what ever the actual name of the file is.

[arochester]

Or just RIGHT click on the .deb and choose "Install with Gdebi"

[uRock]

Skype should be listed in the Software Center.

Once installed, it should be in the Applications> Internet menu. and once opened, it should have an icon in the Notification Area.

[bwestover]

There is only beta support for Skype on Linux.

You can get the beta here (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/)

After downloading, use the instructions weedeater gave you.

Edit: Or what arochester said, which is probably easier :)


Or just RIGHT click on the .deb and choose "Install with Gdebi"

[Cleanser23]

Open software center, click edit and Software sources all the way at the bottom, then make sure Canonical parters is checked :D

[hero2011]

@Cleanser23.i have tried that and now it is downloading.
Thanks for all your suggestions.Really this forum has been of great benefit to me.