- Start up Synaptic Package Manager. (On Gnome go to System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager)
- Select Settings > Repositories
- Click the Third-Party Software tab
- Click Add
- Enter “deb http://download.skype.com/linux/repos/debian/ stable non-free” as the APT line
- Click the Reload button in the upper left-hand corner to download the list of available files from download.skype.com
- Type “skype” in the Quick Search box and you should see Skype listed as an installable package
- Mark it for installation and install
Skype should now appear on your Applications > Internet menu.
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