Cannot find Skype in Ubuntu Software Center [duplicate]

I am in need of Skype but, when I upgraded my system to ubuntu, I found that the Skype is not available in Ubuntu Software Center. Even if I download the package from the Skype the Ubuntu Software Center does not allow to install it.

Its too bad that Ubuntu does not support very popular software Skype.

2 Answers

You can find more information on Skype at:

Meanwhile to get skype, you can use the following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb $(lsb_release -sc) partner"

This command will add the Canonical Partner PPA to your system.
Then use this command to install skype

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype

You can download it and install with next commands:

cd ~/Desktop
wget
sudo dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-precise_4.2.0.11-1_i386.deb

After you can remove skype from desktop or keep it for next time(after re-installing of Ubuntu). If the secound command doesn't work you can download skype anytime from skype site :