How to Install Skype in Ubuntu

How to Install Skype in Ubuntu

1)
(Optional) If you are using 64 bit version of Ubuntu
#sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386

2)
Update
#sudo apt-get update

3)
Install gdebi
#sudo apt-get install gdebi

4)
Download Skype
#wget http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb

5)
Install Skype
#sudo gdebi skype-ubuntu-precise_4.3.0.37-1_i386.deb