This guide is meant to help you install the latest release of Skype on CentOS 7 / Fedora 30/29/28. Running Skype on CentOS/Fedora allows you to make Skype calls, group video calls, instant messaging, phone number calls, and screen sharing.
For Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint, use: Install Latest Skype on Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint
Install Latest Skype on CentOS 7 / Fedora 30/29/28 by following the steps below:
Step 1: Download Skype RPM Package
The easiest and quickest way to install Skype on Fedora 29 / Fedora 28 is by using the RPM package. Download the package using wget command:
$ wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.rpm
Step 2: Install Skype on CentOS 7 / Fedora 30/29/28
After downloading Skype RPM package, install it using yum
CentOS 7:
sudo yum localinstall skypeforlinux-64.rpm
Install Skype on Fedora 30/29/28:
sudo dnf install skypeforlinux-64.rpm
Press y when prompted to confirm installation.
Dependencies resolved. ============================================================================================================================= Package Arch Version Repository Size ============================================================================================================================= Installing: skypeforlinux x86_64 8.34.0.78-1 @commandline 92 M Transaction Summary ============================================================================================================================= Install 1 Package Total size: 92 M Installed size: 232 M Is this ok [y/N]: y
Step 2: Launch Skype on CentOS 7 / Fedora 30/29/28
After successful installation, search Skype on your Desktop Environment search bar.
Configure Skype on CentOS 7 / Fedora to start using it.
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