How To Install Skype 2.0 in Debian Lenny
Posted by Admin on September 25th, 2008
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Skype is a very popular closed-source application for voice conferences and chat. It gained a lot of popularity in the last couple of years, becoming one of the most used applications for internet conversations. The latest release of Skype for Linux is 2.0.
To install Skype, you will first need to get all of its dependencies
#apt-get install libasound2 libc6 libgcc1 libqt4-core libqt4-gui libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libstdc++6 libx11-6
Note: You have to be root in order to install software in Debian. To login as root type su in any console and enter the root password. The password goes in as you type it even if no output is shown.
Next, download the Skype Debian Etch package from here http://skype.com/download/skype/linux/choose/. At the time of writing the package is called skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb. To install it, open a console and type as root:
#dpkg -i skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
Or whatever your package is called. You should now have Skype installed. To run in,go to Applications->Internet->Skype . Alternately, press ALT+F2 and in the Run dialogue that appears type skype, then Enter.
To remove Skype, issue the following command as root:
#dpkg -r skype
September 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Why did you add “Lenny” in title of the posting when Skype “deb” file exists only for “Etch”?
Moreover, I think you should not expect every window/desktop manager has a default “Applications->Internet” menu or uses the shortcut “ALT+F2″ to run a program (I am a WMaker user).
BTW, thanks for your short notes.
gc
October 9th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I got some problems installing in Lenny, it depends of qt4-core and qt4-gui, but when i tryed to install it, i get problems with dependencie of:
libqtcore4 (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-network (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-script (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-xml (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-dbus (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-test (= 4.4.0-4)
libqtgui4 (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-svg (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-opengl (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-designer (= 4.4.0-4)
libqt4-assistant (= 4.4.0-4)
I fixed by changing adding etch repositories and running:
apt-get install libasound2 libc6 libgcc1 libqt4-core libqt4-gui libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libstdc++6 libx11-6
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October 9th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Hi
I have Lenny and your instructions worked for me thanks very much.
November 17th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
When i installed Skype 2, I also had to install qt4 libs there >_<
November 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
another way, you can put the APT into sourceslist
# vim /etc/apt/sources.listADD:
deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian/ stable non-freethen
aptitude updateto install the skype:
# aptitude install skypei test it under Lenny and Etch,Ubuntu Hadry worked fine
best regards
December 4th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Great notes Gogs – many thanks. It only took a couple of minutes – just had to add libxss1 as an extra dependency. Next task (which I’m sure will be MUCH tougher) is to try the webcam …. !
December 24th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
The Debian Skype Repo is not available any more. You have to install it by hand in console as it’s mentioned above.
If you use the ‘AMD64′ version of Debian Etch/Lenny, you have to use the ‘–force-all’ option in console:
dpkg -i –force-all skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
Cheers.
February 10th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
hi. came across skype procdure for ‘lenny’ your procedure worked for me. thanks.
March 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
THANKS Worked great for me on debian gnu/linux
lenny 5.0.0. and i am new to this just installed debian last night .
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
March 21st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I downloaded the skype 2xxxxx.deb file from the site of skype and I tried to install it using the instruction: “dpkg -i skype2.0—–.deb” and it had some dependency problems. It required some libraries to be intalled first as it has been mentioned above.I solve the problem by using the instruction:
“apt-get install -f” which fixed everything. Now it works fine.
note:
-I have debian lenny installed.
-Iam a newbie to linux world,so I am sure there are more than one solutions.
April 1st, 2009 at 7:34 am
Great! I just had a little problem cuz Deb was telling me that libasound2 was already installed on it’s latest version. All I did was follow the instructions Deb gave me to fix the problem which is type apt-get install-f
I did that and the problem was fixed!
I’m kinda new to this Linux thingy, so it’s a huge step to actually install skype (I know this is simple to you all, but is a big step for me …..yay!!!! =D )
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
The instructions worked fine for me – Debian Lenny 5 from a Linux Format disc. All the dependencies were already satisfied so it was just a case of issuing;
dpkg -i skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
April 4th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Hi folks,
What Sia wrote is the right way to do this.
I just created a file
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/skype.list with this one line in it:
deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian/ stable non-free
Then apt-get update and apt-get install skype as root.
As far as I know the Skype repository currently does not provide signed packages. You have to explicitly say “y” when you get this message:
WARNING: The following packages cannot be authenticated!
skype
Install these packages without verification [y/N]? y
cheers
Oliver
April 30th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
dont “force” ur debian amd64 to install a 32bit package
What we need to do is get this file http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static
Now we move the contents of the file to let’s say /opt/Skype
Create a script to launch skype
vi /usr/bin/skype
and put this into the script:
#!/bin/bash
cd /opt/Skype
./skype
then give permissions
chmod +x /usr/bin/skype
Now we need to copy the launcher from skype directory to the apps directoy
cp /opt/Skype/skype.desktop /usr/share/applications/skype.desktop
and modify the file
vi /usr/share/applications/skype.desktop
and change from this
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Skype
Comment=Skype Internet Telephony
Exec=skype
Icon=skype.png
Terminal=0
Type=Application
Encoding=UTF-8
Categories=Network;Application;
to this
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Skype
Comment=Skype Internet Telephony
Exec=skype
Icon=/opt/Skype/icons/SkypeBlue_48x48.png
Terminal=0
Type=Application
Encoding=UTF-8
Categories=Network;Application;
now we need to install some packages
apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk
and thats it u can have skype working
i’ve install skype in my Debian Lenny amd64 it works perfect
May 5th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Worked first time
cat /etc/issue
Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 \n \l
dpkg -l skype | grep ^ii
ii skype 2.0.0.72-1 Skype – Take a deep breath
May 31st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
its working .. thnaks
July 5th, 2009 at 7:44 am
works perfekt like Devian Says -> http://www.debianadmin.com/how-to-install-skype-20-in-debian-lenny.html#comment-2851
I am using Debian v5.02
Thanks
July 19th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
works perfect on AMD64 with the add from Xtigyro!!!
thx
October 1st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Thanks for this article! Very helpful! And thank for guys’ comments! Those helped me to solve some problems during installation.
November 9th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
For the AMD64 it should work what devian Said but for newbies who r used to interact with GUI more often, just type http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static in a browser and save it.Then switch user and log in as root. Go to the location n copy it in /opt. Right click n extract all of it there. Rename the folder to Skype if u want. Right click n then properties n permissions. Allow read n right to the group ” others ” n check the check box “allow executing file as program”. just close it n get out of there immediatly ( just kiddin
. Logout n log back in as you! then browse to /opt/skype. You’ll find two files with the name of skype.Through properties, copy the one witch is executable n has a weight! of 26 mb or so. then paste it neatly on your desktop. of course on your computer’s display’s desktop. Double click n it should work.