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 This is still in beta version and not recommended to install in production systems

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/howto-install-skype-2-1-beta-in-ubuntu.html

What’s new in this release:

* Skype’s SILK codec for outstanding quality with negligible bandwidth usage,

* HQ video support,

* PulseAudio support,

* SMS send support (*Sending SMS requires available Skype Credit),

* Contact groups,

* Contact labels, or tags, for easier contact organization,

* Chat window improvements (typing notification, message editing, s/geeky text/replacement/, new emoticons),

* Nicer contact list with mood messages and video capability icons,

* Nicer tray icon.

More detailed release notes can be found from here

Install Skype 2.1 beta in Ubuntu

First you need to remove the existing version of skype using the following command

sudo apt-get autoremove skype skype-common

Now you need to download .deb package from here and install the downloaded package using the following command

sudo dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-intrepid_2.1.0.47-1_i386.deb

 Download Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.32.18 Linux (select tar.gz from drop down menu)
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Extract tar.gz and open folder

right click on flashplayer-installer

Properties>Permissions>Access (set to read and write) then close.

right click on flashplayer-installer again and run in terminal and follow the instructions

 I have Ubuntu 6.06 and I'm trying to download Flash Adobe for Linux so I can watch videos. Unfortunately, I am not much of an expert with computers. When I am about to download, it gives me 3 versions of Flash to download. They are:
.tar.gz for Linux
.rpm for Linux
YUM for Linux

Also, once I download, I come to somethihow to use it, there is one folder, another folder in that, and then 2 more seperate folders. Out of those 2 folders, there is one folder in each. One says Flash plug-in, and the other one says doc. 
Inside the Flash Plugin, there are 5 more new things, although they aren't folders anymore. They are set up, READ ME, License, LibFlashplayer.so, and homecleanup. 
I have no idea what any of the above is. If anyone could give me step by step instructions, even if it is extremely obvious, I would appreciate it. 
Btw, I also only have 99% disc space. If that is a problem, I'll start deleting as much as I can.

From:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080325180019AAo0aPS

 As far as the cd-rom problem goes, I've had that problem on one of my older computers. Since I switched to Fedora Core 2 (these days I don't use that computer). Red Hat does not make distributions with a small footprint which are not very demanding of your computer. If you have an older computer I recommend Ubuntu, Linux Mint or if you have access to knowledgeable friends, Debian.

Source(s):

 Skype hasn't officially released a .deb specifically for 9.10, but in this tutorial I've found that the 8.10+ .deb file works perfectly on Karmic Koala. I've hadn't had to configure anything to get the mic, sounds or camera to work with my laptop (Dell Studio 1535).

Step 1

Go to www.skype.com/download and get the appropriate 8.10+ version for you (32/64-bit).

Step 2

Launch the Skype install .deb file (just double click it) and follow the on screen prompts.

Step 3 (Optional)

If you'd like to have skype startup automatically when your system starts, go to "System -> Preferences -> Startup Application", Click "Add" and enter the following details:

• Name: Skype
• Command: skype

Click "Save" and you're done! Next time you load up your system Skype will auto-launch.

Note: I only tired this on the 32-bit version of Karmic, but I'm sure if you use the correct .deb it should install fine for you.

Please comment if you found this heFirst open a terminal and type:

Ready! Now start skype via Applications -> Internet -> Skypelpful or would like to make a suggestion.