Comments on: How To Install Skype 2.0 in Debian Lenny

By: mjhurley

mjhurley — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:44:36 +0000

Hi All,

I am very new to the Linux world and having issues installing Skype. I have followed How To Install Skype 2.0 in Debian Lenny install instructions but get error: oot@root:~# dpkg -i skype-ubuntu_2.2.0.35-1_i386.deb
dpkg: error processing skype-ubuntu_2.2.0.35-1_i386.deb (--install):
cannot access archive: No such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype-ubuntu_2.2.0.35-1_i386.deb

Do I need to install extra dependencies??

ANy help much appreciated!! Trying to contact my daughter in US

By: Syedaa Afroza Hossain LIZ

Syedaa Afroza Hossain LIZ — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:40:24 +0000

I got this error:
dpkg -i --force-all skype-debian_2.2.0.35-1_amd64.deb
(Reading database … 97332 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace skype 2.2.0.35-1 (using skype-debian_2.2.0.35-1_amd64.deb) …
Unpacking replacement skype …
dpkg: skype: dependency problems, but configuring anyway as you request:
skype depends on ia32-libs-gtk; however:
Package ia32-libs-gtk is not installed.
Setting up skype (2.2.0.35-1) …

By: jurka

jurka — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:26:24 +0000

not working at all, they say not such package..

By: aline

aline — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:44:51 +0000

I followed the instructions on the post at it worked just fine. The only problem is I can see my webcam. Despite I see the icon and a webimage on cameroma I still can’t use it on skype. Any suggestion?
Thanks

By: Bent

Bent — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:21:11 +0000

I use the Devian’s method: download static version of Skype and install 2 packages: ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk. Then Skype works fine with my Debian Lenny amd64 LXDE.

Thank you all

By: Manhoo

Manhoo — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:27:03 +0000

I had to do what Bogo did to get it installed. It ran me through some confirmations. Now it is running. Woohoo!

By: Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:28:08 +0000

Got skype working except the microphone. I use the above #5 method (along with some other stuff)

This weekend I’m gonna write a debian program that will load any program with just a click of the mouse! Ill get back to you all soon!

Thanks for the info on this website.

By: Devian

Devian — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:26:09 +0000

@ Pat
when installing make sure ur in the same path where u have the .deb i know it may sound logical but you’re saying you have your .deb in your desktop but you’re issuing the comand from /home/pat in my case if i go to the desktop path is like this /home/devian/Desktop so im guessing you should move to /home/pat/Desktop

By: Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:40:21 +0000

I can not install skype.I run :
pat:/home/pat# dpkg -i skype-debian_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb
Kept getting :
dpkg: error processing skype-debian_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb (--install):eral
cannot access archive: No such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype-debian_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb

The archive is on my desktop. I downloaded it several times and tired the options listed here.
But still get this message.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pat

By: Ravi

Ravi — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:08:51 +0000

Installed and tested skype on Debian amd64 according to Devian’s instructions. works fine.

Thanks.

By: Nobody

Nobody — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:41:02 +0000

It’s working… thanks.

GNU/Linux Debian Lenny.

By: Synergic

Synergic — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:15 +0000

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.

By: feline

feline — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:22:45 +0000

Thanks for this article! Very helpful! And thank for guys’ comments! Those helped me to solve some problems during installation.

By: rovertkinzer

rovertkinzer — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:00:14 +0000

works perfect on AMD64 with the add from Xtigyro!!!
thx

By: cocolocko

cocolocko — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:44:36 +0000

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

By: GB

GB — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:27:11 +0000

its working .. thnaks

By: jayeola

jayeola — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:51:55 +0000

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

By: Devian

Devian — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:01:21 +0000

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

By: odoepner

odoepner — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0000

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

By: ironnickel

ironnickel — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:56:49 +0000

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