Skype
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Intro
Skype is a proprietary application that allows users to make telephone calls from their computer to other Skype users free of charge, or to landlines and cell phones for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing and its ability to circumvent firewalls.
Version
- Latest Stable Version: 2.0.0.72
- MEPIS 7-Repository: 2.0.0.72-1 (mepis)
- latest Skype-Beta: not available
Installation
The most recent version of Skype for Linux is available in the repos.
Repositories
You can also add the Skype-repositories to your /etc/apt/sources.list, or enter it in the Synaptic source list:
deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian stable non-free
Hardware issues
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Skype 2.0 Beta (2.0.0.27) works with the following webcams on MEPIS 7:
- Logitech QuickCam Fusion
Links
- Skype.com
- Skype Beta
- Forum Skype for Linux
- Skype Sound and Audio Set-Up
- Skype at Wikipedia
