How do I install Ekiga?

Question

How do I install Ekiga on Ubuntu 18.04?

The instructions seem to assume that you already have the software installed.

http://wiki.ekiga.org/index.php/Manual#Getting_started_.28first_time_Assistant.29

Answer 1

For Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and above (Updated)

Ekiga has been removed from the Ubuntu repositories for 20.04 and higher. As far as I can tell it was last updated in 2013. It is not maintained and updated anymore. Trying to use an unsupported version of software can be a security risk.

There are a few alternates I know about.

• Empathy
• Jami
• Twinkle

All these software are available in the Ubuntu universe repositories. Any of these can be installed in Ubuntu using the same methods described for Ekiga below.

Note: Jami is also available in a snap package. So, you will see two Jami entries if you search the Ubuntu Software Store.

A more comprehensive list of VoIP software for various platforms is available here

For Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and below

Use the Ubuntu Software Store

This is the way to install most software in Ubuntu. The icon looks like:

Press this icon and look for the search icon . Then search for ekiga

Select the Ekiga Softphone from the list.

Then press the install button:

Enter your password when asked.

That's how you install ekiga.

See How do I install software using the Ubuntu Software Center? for more details.

Alternately use the command line

You don't have to use the command line instructions. It is just easier to write for me.

Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T and enter:

sudo apt install ekiga

When you type your password nothing will happen, the cursor will not move and you will not see any ****. This is normal.

See How do I install applications in Ubuntu? for more detailed and general answers.

Hope this helps