How to Install Skype 5.0 For Linux Beta in Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 16.04. Skype 5.0 For Linux Beta brings one-to-one VIDEO CALLS support from Linux to Skype for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac.
This update includes features that make it easier for you to use Skype for Linux for your everyday communications needs. We have been listening to you and added in some of your top requests. In addition to performance improvements and bug fixes we have added:
- Calling updates: Calls to mobiles and landlines with Skype credit, one-to-one video calls can be made from Linux to Skype users the latest versions of Skype for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac.
- Better collaboration: Linux users can now view shared screens from other Skype desktop clients (Windows 7.33 and above, Mac 7.46 and above).
- Usability improvements: Unity launcher now shows the number of unread conversations, online contacts in contact list now include Away and Do Not Disturb statuses.
Download
You can download Skype for Linux Beta version 5.0 by visiting www.skype.com/download.
Install
Run the following command to install Skype 5.0 For Linux Beta in Ubuntu 16.10, Ubuntu 16.04 and other Ubuntu Derivatives:
sudo apt-get update
curl https://repo.skype.com/data/SKYPE-GPG-KEY | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://repo.skype.com/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/skype-stable.list
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install skypeforlinux
If you are having problem in download Skype from command line, you can download it manually and then install it.
Once installed, open Skype 5.0 For Linux and use it.
Install Skype 5.0 For Linux Beta On Ubuntu originally posted on Source Digit – Latest Technology, Gadgets & Gizmos.