How To Install Skype On Ubuntu / LinuxMint via SNAP

Skype a free cross-platform application that provides the user with a modern internet telephony and instant messaging and it is based on VOIP technology.It is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux Operating systems.

By using this application you can make free video and message to another Skype contact as free.

Skype recently released a new version 8.14.0.10 to Linux operating systems Via SNAP.

• Version: 8.14.0.10
• Size:159.5 MB
• License: Proprietary

Installation skype via SNAP:

Step 1: Install snapd

sudo apt-get install snapd snapd-xdg-open

Step 2: Install skype via SNAP

snap install skype --classic

Step 3: Launch skype from unity or use the below path

/snap/bin/skype

Uninstall the skype

For uninstall use the below command

snap remove skype