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A while back I wrote Skype Alpha released for Linux which was great news among Skype users, here is next big release New Skype enters in Beta. New Skype `Alpha` version didn't had all features but with passage of time it is getting everything it needs and now it support video calls one-to-one with Skype for Mac, Windows, Android and iOS. Also it now support calling to mobiles and landline phone using Skype credit. The latest client of Skype for Linux utilizes WebRTC to handle voice calls. Skype team planning to release Skype for Ubuntu Phones and in snap package as well.
Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing.

skype beta

Changes in this Release:

  • Calls to mobiles and landlines with Skype credit
  • One-to-one video calls can be made from Linux to Skype users the latest versions of Skype for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac.
  • Linux users can now view shared screens from other Skype desktop clients.
  • Unity launcher now shows the number of unread conversations
  • Online contacts in contact list now include Away and Do Not Disturb statuses.
  • Many bugs fixes and performance improvements.

How To Install?

There are two ways to install Latest Skype: one download and install deb or add official repo so you can get update via software updater/command line.

Download Deb 64bit

To install Latest Skype (64bit) via repo in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

That's it
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Last month Skype released a new version for Linux, currently targeting Deb package distributions and only 64bit architectures. There is also a stable version available which you can install from here. Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing.

The latest client of Skype for Linux utilizes WebRTC to handle voice calls. Skype team planning to release an update every 2 weeks (more or less) and add missing features to it. Also in future they are planning to release Skype for Ubuntu Phones and in snap package as well. Currently the latest version lacks some features which stable version offers are: No video calls; No desktop screen sharing; No support for running two clients at once; No 32bit architecture support.
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Install latest Skype 4.3 in Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid/14.04 Trusty/12.04 Precise/Linux Mint 17.x/17/13/Other Ubuntu based distributions

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing.
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>> Also Install Skype Wrapper

To install Skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:


To install Skype 4.3 (32bit/64bit) in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

For Indicator (32bit) use this command:

For (64bit) fix skin issue with this command:
That's it
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Install Skype Wrapper in Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty/13.10 Saucy/13.04 Raring/12.10 Quantal/12.04 Precise/11.10/11.04/10.10/10.04/Linux Mint 16/15/14/13/12/11/10/9

Skype-wrapper is a additional third-party tool developed for Skype, the aim for this tool is to integrate Skype with Unity desktop. Skype-wrapper automatically launch at start-up and wait for Skype to be launched. It works perfect with Skype 4.0+ versions, it recommended that add Skype icon to the Unity launcher because it offers quick-list function for Skype to control it easily. Skype-wrapper can be disabled easily just by going to Skype-wrapper settings and disable auto-start. It can be installed in other Ubuntu derivatives/other desktop but not useful as it is in Unity desktop.
skype wrapper

skype wrapper

skype wrapper

skype wrapper
Features:
  • Auto-Start Skype-Wrapper
  • Messaging Menu Integration
  • Notifications
  • Toggle playback before and after calls
  • Setting interface
  • Unity launcher integration counts and bar
  • New entries in Quick-list
  • See more in Skype-wrapper settings

To install Skype-Wrapper open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
After installation logout and login back then sign-in to skype.
Source: skype-wrapper
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Install latest Skype 4.2 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring/Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu12.04 Precise/11.10 oneiric/11.04/10.10/10.04/9.10/Linux Mint Versions/Any Ubuntu based distributions

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet.
Linux skype

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Install latest Skype 4.1 in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu12.04 Precise/11.10 oneiric/11.04/10.10/10.04/9.10/Linux Mint Versions

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing.
Linux skype

skype ubuntu

>> Also Install Skype Wrapper

To install skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
That's it
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Install latest Skype 4 in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu12.04 Precise/11.10 oneiric/11.04/10.10/10.04/9.10/Linux Mint Versions

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing. I think you know more about Skype, so it's enough intro :).

Linux skype

>> Also Install Skype Wrapper

To install skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
That's it
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Install Skype Wrapper in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric/11.04 natty/10.10 Maverick/10.04 Lucid/Linux Mint 13/12/11/10/9 (New Release)

Skype-wrapper is a third-party tool for Skype to show notifications, quick-list in unity and other environments. It also has Ubuntu messaging menu integration and quick-list access to control Skype easily.

Skype-Wrapper wrote Description:
"Skype-wrapper will also now launch automatically on start-up and wait till skype is launched. With skype 4.0 we recommend to add Skype to the launcher. If you want to use skype without skype-wrapper you have to deactivate autostart in the skype-wrapperer-settings found in the app-list."

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skype wrapper

skype wrapper

skype wrapper

skype wrapper

What's new:
  • Auto-Start Skype-Wrapper
  • Messaging Menu Integration
  • Notifications
  • Toggle playback before and after calls
  • New setting interface
  • Unity launcher integration counts and bar
  • New entries in Quick-list
  • More see in Skype-wrapper settings

To install Skype-Wrapper in Ubuntu/Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
After installation logout and login back then sign-in to skype.
Source: skype-wrapper
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Install Skype 4.0.0.8 in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/11.10 Oneiric/11.04 Natty/10.10 Maverick/10.04 Lucid/Linux Mint 13/12/11/10/9

Microsoft releases Skype 4.0.0.8 version for Linux. Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing. I think you know more about Skype, so it's enough intro :).

Linux skype

To install skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
If you have already skype then remove it:

Install Skype on Ubuntu 32bit

Install Skype on Ubuntu 64bit
That's it
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Install Skype in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/11.10 oneiric/11.04/10.10/10.04/9.10/Linux Mint Versions

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing. I think you know more about Skype, so it's enough intro :).

Linux skype

To install skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
That's it
Read more »
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