Install Skype using the Snap Package method (Command Line)

Skype is also included in the snap bundle. Snap is a single program that includes all of the necessary dependencies and libraries. Snap must be installed on your system before you can install any snap package. The snap is already installed in Ubuntu 16.04 and later. If this package is not installed on your system, use the following command in Terminal to install it:

 sudo apt install snapd

Simply execute the following command in the Terminal to install the Skype snap package:

sudo snap install skype --classic

The report above indicates that the Skype program was successfully installed on the system.

Skype is a Microsoft-owned proprietary telecommunications application best known for VoIP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing, and voice conversations. It also includes services such as instant messaging, file transfer, debit-based calls to landlines and mobile phones (through standard telephone networks), and more. Skype is available on a variety of platforms, including desktop, mobile, and video game consoles. On Linux operating systems, Skype is not installed by default. This post will show you how to install Skype on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS using several techniques. If you’re running an older version of Ubuntu, you can install Skype using the same commands and steps. We shall employ the following strategies:

• Skype may be installed using Ubuntu software (GUI)
• Download Skype from the Snap Store (GUI)
• Skype may be downloaded from the official website (Command Line)