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In the latest version of Ubuntu, we can now install Skype on Linux, Ubuntu officially. Skype also has a downloadable version on its website to facilitate easy installation on Linux. If you've used Ubuntu before, you probably know that installing software on Ubuntu is somewhat different from other operating systems.
To install Skype on Linux, we need to access the Terminal, a tool similar to Command Prompt on Windows. There are many ways to quickly access the Terminal on Linux, and you should familiarize yourself with them before delving into the Skype installation process on Linux.
Guide to Installing Skype on Linux
1. Installing Skype on Linux via Terminal
Step 1: Click on the Menu icon in Ubuntu and search for Terminal, then simply click on Terminal to open it.
Step 2: Here, you enter the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner'
Note that after entering the command, you will need to enter your password, but the password will not be displayed when typing.
And if you successfully enter the password along with the previous command, the Terminal system will not display any errors and will appear as shown below.
Step 3: Continue to enter the command sudo apt-get update
Please wait for a moment while the system updates.
Step 4: Now, go to the Ubuntu search section and access Ubuntu Software.
Step 5: Type Skype in the search bar and then click on Install.
Step 6: The system will ask if you have an account or not, if you don't have one, choose as shown in the image and then click continue to register.
Step 7: The registration process is very quick, you just need to enter your email, username, and desired password.
Step 8: Then you go to your Email to activate your Ubuntu account.
Confirm the Email activation by clicking on Yes, I'm Sure.
Step 9: Return to the Ubuntu app store, and log in to your account as usual.
And then you can install Skype right away, so that's how we finish the first method, installing Skype on Linux via Terminal.
2. Installing Skype on Linux directly from Mytour
Step 1: In addition to the above method, you can download Skype for Linux directly from Mytour to your Ubuntu operating system.
Step 2: Then you click on Install to install Skype on Linux after downloading.
Step 3: Then confirm the password you use to log into the machine.
After installing Skype on Linux, the Remove icon will appear as shown below, at this point, you just need to close it.
Step 4: Next, go back to the search bar and type Skype, then click on the search result to open this software.
Immediately, we will see the actual interface of Skype.
Proceed to log in to Skype as usual.
You can customize the theme or skip it.
The interface of Skype for Linux is quite similar to the desktop version.
The chat feature is similar to the Windows version and there is no difference.
The installation process is quite similar to the current Skype version for Windows 10.
The setup for Audio and Video is quite straightforward.
With these two methods, you have chosen and installed Skype on Linux for yourself. Testing Skype shows no difference compared to the Windows version. It runs very smoothly, which is great news for Ubuntu users.
If you frequently use Ubuntu, don't forget to explore more Ubuntu shortcuts. Getting familiar with Ubuntu shortcuts will make you more proficient with this operating system.
