As Skype is a utility, exempted from the Ubuntu repositories, nor is there a Debian package available readily to help installation. But Skype is free application and there is a Linux version available as well. The Skype website does not make it simple to install the latest version, but there are many choices that making the adding of latest Skype to Ubuntu simple.

Installing Skype With Medibuntu

1. Step 1

Add Medibuntu to the repository by typing the following in Terminal, typing administrative password when asked:

2. Step 2

Click "System," click "Administration" and then click "Synaptic Package Manager."

3. Step 3

Enter "Skype" in search filed.

4. Step 4

Check "Mark for Installation" from the check boxes near "skype" and "skype-common."

5. Step 5

Select "Apply" to start the installation.

Installing Skype With Ubuntu Tweak

6. Step 1

Click "System," click "Administration" and click "Software source," then type managerial password.


7. Step 2

Click "System," click "Administration" and click "Software Sources," then type administrative password.

8. Step 3

Click "Other Software" and add following:


9. Step 4

Click "Close" and "Yes".

10. Step 5

Install Ubuntu Tweak by typing the following in Terminal, typing administrative password when asked:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak

11. Step 6

Click "Applications" tab, click "System Tools" tab and click "Ubuntu Tweak" tab after the installation process is finished.

12. Step 7

Select "Unlock" and type secretarial password.

13. Step 8

Select "Unlock" and type administrative password.

14. Step 9

Check Skype and hit the "Refresh" tab.

15. Step 10

Select "Add/Remove" tab.

16. Step 11

Check the Skype box and click "Apply" tab.