Skype for Ubuntu 10.04

Command Line way
1. Get the package:
For 32-bit

$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-32

For 64-bit

$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64

2. You will need to install some libraries.

$ sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml libasound2

3. Now install skype(the file u just downloaded, may be named intrepid-ibex)

$ sudo dpkg -i skype-XXXXXXXXXXXX.deb

4. If you still get some dependency error then just type the below command

$ sudo apt-get -f install

this will install the dependencies and the skype.


Non – Terminal
Download the setup

32 -bit
64 -bit

You will need these packages: libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml, you will need to install:

$ sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus libqt4-network libqt4-xml libasound2

Goto Synaptic manager and install them.
Now Launch the Skype install .deb file (just double click it) and follow the on screen prompts.


(To start Skype at system startup)
Go to “System -> Preferences -> Startup Application“, Click “Add” and enter the following details:

Name: skype
Command: skype

Click “Save“.
Next time you start your system Skype will auto-launch.