I'm new to Linux. I have Ubuntu 16.04 LTS installed. I'm trying to install Skype. I downloaded the package:
skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386
When I open the package, I'm taken to a window that gives information about Skype and has an "install" button.
When I click "install", it says "installing" for a fraction of a second, before reverting back to "install" – but nothing has happened. There is no error message or anything giving me any further information.
I am running a 64 bit system.
How can I install Skype?
Best Answer
To install skype you need to Enable The Canonical Partners Repository
open the terminal and type the following command:
To perform an installation of i386 package on 64-bit system we need to enable multi-architecture to support both platforms.
Update and install skype:
Also you can install it manually.
Download the
.deb
package from the official website (e,g):