Sudo aptitude update & sudo aptitude install skype Sudo apt-key adv -keyserver -recv-keys 0xd66b746e Import the Apt key, even it is not used, but may be useful in future: There is the official Skype repository: Įcho "deb stable non-free #Skype" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list > /dev/null Skype is not available in any Ubuntu software repository, and therefore cannot be installed with Ubuntu's package management software such as Synaptic or apt-get without adding a repository containing Skype. Links to detailed information about Skype issues on Ubuntu can be found in the Resources section below. In order to broadcast your face, you'll need a webcam. (or a headset, while you are out shopping) for the input. Most modern computers have sound output out of the box, but you need a microphone
You need a working sound input and output configuration in order to use Skype. Open alternative Softphones using open protocols include Ekiga, Twinkle and Wengophone. SkypeEthics gives information on why some users do not use Skype. General information about Skype is on Wikipedia. The Skype software is free to use, but it is not free software the source code is proprietary and not available for modification. In addition, all communications are encrypted from end to end so that others cannot listen in.
It uses its own proprietary communication protocol to achieve this. Skype uses decentralized peer-to-peer technologies, so your calls do not go through a central server, but through distributed servers and other users. Skype is proprietary software that allows you to make calls over the Internet using your computer. 4.5 System hangs for a short while (few seconds).
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