Skype Download For Ubuntu
Ubuntu Skype Install

Skpye is the most popular application in the Internet world for Audio/Video calling, Videoconferencing and the amazing support of IM and file sharing. Currently Skype 8.58 is available to download from Skype official download page. Below are the few key features of Skype and installation instructions.

Skype Features

Install Skype on Ubuntu 18.04 using the Snap package Snap is a universal packaging format for Linux from Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. Linux is a free and open source operating system just like Android.
The following config will discuss an installation of Skype on Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus 64-bit Linux. Install from Ubuntu Partner Repository Below commands will install Skype from Ubuntu.

The latest version of Skype have a number of of features, Useful for a small office as well as large corporate.

Skype 4.3 needs PulseAudio, so I recommend you to install Pulse Audio Volume Control (pavucontrol) from the Lubuntu Software Center. Or try: sudo apt-get install pulseaudio Then it will be opened if you make a right click on the volume icon and choose volume control settings.

Audio Calling (Free Skype to Skype)
Video Calling
Video conferencing
File sharing
Screen sharing
Group screen sharing
Calls to mobiles and landlines
And many more features…

Step 1 – Download Skype Debian Package

First of all, download the Skype package for Debian system from its official download page. You can also use the below command to download the latest available Debian package.