How can I install Skype in ubuntu 17.04?

Question

I have tried many times, but I could not complete the process.

Answer 1

I have Ubuntu 17.04 and I just downloaded Skype and it worked. These are the steps I took.

Part 1-Download

1. Go to https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/ .

2. Wait for the options to populate, they should be the following.

   • Get Skype for Linux DEB
   • Get Skype for Linux RPM
   • Get Skype for Windows
   • Get Skype for Mac

3. Select Get Skype for Linux DEB. (Note: DEB refers to package type not distro. Ubuntu uses DEB packages.)

4. Download from the popup window.

Part 2- Install

1. Open Terminal

2. Go to directory of the package, or cd Downloads/

3. Type sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb

4. Type your password. Program should begin to install.

Part 3-Test/ Open Skype

1. Click Ubuntu search icon and type Skype.
2. Click Skype icon and you should be all set.