Howto: Install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx
This is exactly the same process of installing it on the previous version, straignt forward, works great.
Note: Due to a recent update, you can now install Skype via the Ubuntu Software Centre, just do a search for it. You can also install it via the command line with the following: sudo apt-get install skype
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.
In the menu you'll see a option to Choose style: change that too "Desktop Settings or GTK+". Then apply the changes and next time you open Skype it'll be using you native theme.
Note: I'd advise doing a Test Call to make sure everything is working okay. I found that sometimes Ubuntu by default mutes your mic so if you go into your sound preferences under System->Preferences->Sound and then go to te Input tab you should make sure that the mute box in unchecked.
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May 7th, 2010 - 09:48
yeap! it works. thank you!
May 9th, 2010 - 22:41
hmmm no I checked my mic is unmuted and I still cannot speak and the other person hear me. there is no green lights indicating I have sound
please advise
May 20th, 2010 - 13:57
yep itz working thanks a lot…….
May 25th, 2010 - 22:30
good
June 23rd, 2010 - 12:00
Skype is now in the Ubuntu 10.04 repository. In the menu go to System > Administration > Software Sources. In Sofware Sources, select the tab Other Software and select (tick) http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner . Close Software Sources. Now open Synaptic Package Manager through going System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manger. Press the Reload button at top left. Then search for Skype package, select and install.
July 27th, 2010 - 18:11
Known Ubuntu 10.04 issue – I can't use my mic with either skype or the ubuntu-included sound recorder. Rolled back to 9.10 and 9.04, same problem. Realtex ALC883 integrated sound card, Compaq SR1820nx. All volume and mixer settings are correct but still no mic. You'd think microphones are fairly basic, like wireless, but for some reason Ubuntu developers (or maybe it's pulse audio) decided to ignore us Skype and home studio users.
Odd though this was not an issue with 9.04 and an old Dell desktop.
August 26th, 2010 - 15:43
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