1) We will use GDebi to install Skype
command: apt-get install gdebi
2) Next, download and install libssl v1.0.0 library as part of the Skype dependency:
command: wget -q http://ftp.psu.ru/linux/debian-security/pool/updates/main/o/openssl/libssl1.0.0_1.0.1t-1+deb8u5_i386.deb
3) Install the library you downloaded:
command: gdebi libssl1.0.0_1.0.1t-1+deb8u5_i386.deb
4) Download Skype:
command: wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-deb
5) Lastly, use gdebi to install skype along with all its dependencies:
command: gdebi skype-install.deb
Lastly, Run Skype:
command: skype
At the skype prompt,
- click agree
- login to skype
thats all folks!
