This is a utility that works both in graphic mode console and allow the installation of packages outside of APT deposits : from a website, CD-ROM, portable media, etc. Gdebi is an application installation and management of Debian (.deb) packages. To install packages, dpkg has a graphical interface, gdebi, you can use if you prefer to avoid the command line. It also allows the Debian package management from sources outside the apt repositories. Why you need to install gdebi instead of using dpkg or Ubuntu software center.ĭpkg (for Debian package) is a software tool from the command line is responsible for installing, creating, deleting, and managing Debian (packets deb), the type of packets processed by Ubuntu. sudo apt-get update & sudo apt-get install skype Then install Skype via the Software-Center or via the Terminal. So add the Canonical Partner Repository to "updates" list by following the command: sudo add-apt-repository "deb $(lsb_release -sc) partner" Method 2: Install Skype from Canonical Partner Repository Sudo gdebi skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_b Method 1: Download and install from file wget /linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_b Optional, install GDebi (see below): sudo apt-get install gdebi #(read Why you need to install gdebi.)
Update repositories and "updates" list: sudo apt-get update Users of 64-bit Ubuntu, should enable MultiArch if it isn't already enabled by running the command sudo dpkg -add-architecture i386
Then clear that by using: rm -rf ~/.Skype It is Important if you installed older version of Skype on your Ubuntu, Clear the old Skype folder before installing latest version. sudo apt-get remove skype skype-bin:i386 skype:i386
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