how to install skype in linux?

INSTALL LATEST SKYPE 4.1 IN UBUNTU 12.10/12.04/LINUX MINT 14/13 (NEW RELEASE)

Skype allows people to communicate with each other by messaging, voice calling and video calling over internet. Skype also provides services for phone calls on the telephone networks. Everybody can call on Skype network free of charge there is no limit of call, on the other side Skype charge users for calling to land-line and mobile phones. Skype becomes popular among users for its additional features, like file sharing, screen sharing, video conferencing.

To install skype in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

• wget -O skype http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.1.0.20-1_i386.deb
• sudo dpkg -i skype
• sudo apt-get -f install && sudo rm skype

Another simple way to install skype is here:

Go to Ubuntu software centre or Software manager in linux mint.

search skype

and install.

That's it, Enjoy