This guide is meant to help you install Skype on Fedora Linux machine. Skype is a widely used telecommunications application that provides video chat and voice call services. With Skype you can send instant messages, exchange files and images, and create conference calls. It was developed by Skype Technologies and was first released in 2003.
Some key features of Skype include:
- Support for Video and voice calls: Skype allows users to make voice and video calls to other Skype users over the internet, with the option of adding multiple participants to a call.
- Instant messaging support: Users can send and receive instant messages, including the ability to send files and images.
- Conference calls: Skype allows users to create conference calls with multiple participants.
- Support for Screen sharing: Skype allows users to share their screen with other participants during a call.
- Integration with Outlook: Skype can be integrated with Microsoft Outlook, allowing users to make calls directly from the Outlook interface.
- Available on multiple platforms: Skype is available on a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, as well as smart TVs and other devices.
- Low-cost international calling: Skype allows users to make low-cost international calls to landlines and mobile phones.
For Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint, use: Install Latest Skype on Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint
Install Latest Skype on Fedora by following the steps below:
Download Skype RPM Package
The easiest and quickest way to install Skype on Fedora is by using the RPM package. Download the package using wget command:
wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.rpmInstall Skype on Fedora
After downloading Skype RPM package, install it using dnf
Install Skype on Fedora:
sudo dnf install skypeforlinux-64.rpmPress y when prompted to confirm installation.
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Transaction Summary
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Install 4 Packages
Total size: 123 M
Total download size: 1.6 M
Installed size: 323 M
Is this ok [y/N]: yLaunch Skype on Fedora
After successful installation, search Skype on your Desktop Environment search bar.
Configure Skype on Fedora to start using it.
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