Step 1: Remove previous version.
sudo apt-get remove skype skype-bin:i386 skype:i386
sudo apt-get install sni-qt:i386
Step 2: Install Skype.
For 32-bit OS:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gdebi
It is Important if you installed older version of Skype on your Ubuntu, Clear the old Skype folder. Then clear that by using:
cd ~ && rm -r .Skype
wget download.skype.com/linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
sudo gdebi skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
For 64-bit OS:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gdebi
wget download.skype.com/linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
sudo gdebi skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb
It is Important if you installed older version of Skype on your Ubuntu, Clear the old Skype folder. Then clear that by using:
cd ~ && rm -r .Skype
