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Asked by Simon van Nugteren

How do I install Skype on Ubuntu ? (new user of Ubuntu)

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Go to the Skype website and grab the deb. Install it. Not a million miles away from how you'd install it in Windows

Just change the drop down to deb (or snap if you prefer snap)
https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/

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Simon van Nugteren (simonv) said : 		#2

Managed that. Thanks. There is no Icon for it on the desktop. What am I doing wrong?

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Search for it in the dash. It doesn't make a desktop icon by default.

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Simon van Nugteren (simonv) said : 		#4

Thanks very much. Still lots to learn, but so far, I like it. Good to know somebody somewhere to help the MS warped minds!

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

You'll learn with time just like you did with Windows.

Very few applications are installed in this way but Skype is one exception