Skype is a service and application that allows users to communicate with peers by voice, video, and instant messaging over the Internet. Skype also has features such as file transfer and videoconferencing.
Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-based user account system.
Bellow are provided instructions for installing Skype on any Ubuntu based distribution, from version 12.10 all the way back to 9.10.
Install
Open a terminal window and run:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner" && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype -y
Usage
Skype can be accessed via Applications Menu > Internet > Skype or typing the following command: skype.
Uninstall
If you wish to remove Skype, open a terminal window and run:
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner" -r && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get purge skype -y
