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How to Install Skype on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

by lisa on Jul 28, 2010

Skype hasn't officially released a .deb specifically for 9.10, but in this tutorial I've found that the 8.10+ .deb file works perfectly on Karmic Koala. I've hadn't had to configure anything to get the mic, sounds or camera to work with my laptop (Dell Studio 1535). This article will show you how to install Skype on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala in 4 simple steps.

Step 1

Go to www.skype.com/download and get the appropriate 8.10+ version for you (32/64-bit).

Step 2

Launch the Skype install .deb file (just double click it) and follow the on screen prompts.

Note: If you have a dependency error or the installer fails, install a missing dependency using the following: sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus

Step 3

Launch Skype from Applications->Internet menu and press either Ctrl+O or press the Skype symbol at the bottom of the window to open the options menu.

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