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: 2.0.0.68
- MEPIS 7-Repository: 2.0.0.27 beta
- latest Skype-Beta: not available
Installation
The most recent version for Linux is available here. Select Debian-Etch, then proceed to download. The download is a *.deb file, so it can be installed in the usual manner.
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
