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Package Details: skypeforlinux-stable-bin 8.77.0.90-1

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Git Clone URL:	https://aur.archlinux.org/skypeforlinux-stable-bin.git (read-only, click to copy)
Package Base:	skypeforlinux-stable-bin
Description:	Skype for Linux — Stable/Release Version
Upstream URL:	http://www.skype.com
Keywords:	skype
Licenses:	custom
Conflicts:	skype, skypeforlinux, skypeforlinux-beta-bin, skypeforlinux-bin, skypeforlinux-preview-bin
Provides:	skype, skypeforlinux
Submitter:	bulletmark
Maintainer:	bulletmark
Last Packager:	bulletmark
Votes:	299
Popularity:	3.85
First Submitted:	2018-01-11 03:56
Last Updated:	2021-10-08 21:01

Dependencies (9)

• alsa-lib (alsa-lib-x205ta, alsa-lib-git, alsa-lib-minimal-git)
• gtk3 (gtk3-adwaita-3-32-git, gtk3-git, gtk3-ubuntu, gtk3-no_deadkeys_underline, gtk3-classic, gtk3-patched-filechooser-icon-view, gtk3-typeahead)
• libsecret
• libxss
• libxtst
• nss (nss-hg)
• glibc>=2.28-4 (glibc-git, glibc-force-mmap, lib32-glibc-force-mmap, glibc-minimal-git, glibc-linux4, glibc-dso)
• libappindicator-gtk3 (libappindicator-gtk3-ubuntu, libappindicator-bzr) (optional) – systray icon support
• org.freedesktop.secrets (keepassxc-kde-fix, gnome-keyring-git, pass-secrets-git, keepassxc-git, bitw-git, kwallet-secrets, gnome-keyring, keepassxc) (optional) – keyring/password support

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bulletmark commented on 2020-04-30 10:01

To get automatic login, install a package that provides org.freedesktop.secrets, e.g. gnome-keyring.

To get a systray icon, install libappindicator-gtk3. On GNOME, then install the appindicator extension.

bulletmark commented on 2018-02-15 12:21

Please don’t post here (or on any other AUR packages) about out of date versions. Use the «Flag package out-of-date» link at the top. Also, BEFORE flagging this package out of date please check that it has not already been updated here to the new version.

Note that AUR package skypeforlinux-stable-bin is the version Microsoft release as their «stable» version. AUR package skypeforlinux-preview-bin is the version Microsoft release as their preview version and is always a later version than the stable version. PLEASE DO NOT FLAG THE STABLE VERSION OUT OF DATE WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THIS!

Latest Comments

mozo commented on 2021-10-07 11:37

@pvdl1984 No problems here.

pvdl1984 commented on 2021-10-07 11:30

Never mind. Not sure what happened here, but audio output was not working for skype, even after a full system update and system restart. The following day it actually started working again.

Alterego commented on 2021-08-30 14:19

@Hi-Angel, no it was an error, i have deleted the other comment

I figured it was probably a login error not showing properly, i was able to login using another account

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How to Install Skype on Arch Linux

Skype is a very popular chat application from Microsoft that allows you to chat and connect with your friends, colleagues and loved ones using free HD video and voice calls at absolutely no cost at all. At the time of writing this guide, the latest version of Skype for Linux is 8.56.0.103. Without much further ado, let’s dive in.

Step 1: Update Arch Linux

Log in to your Arch Linux system as a sudo user and update the system using the command shown.

Update Arch Linux Packages

Step 2: Clone Skype for Linux Binary File

The AUR repository provides a binary package for Skype. Using git command, proceed and clone the Skype AUR package using the command shown.

Clone Skype in Arch Linux

Step 3: Build the Skype AUR Package in Arch Linux

Before building the package, you need to change permissions for the cloned skypeforlinux directory from root to the sudo owner. So run the command.

Change Permission on Skype Directory

To build the Skype package, navigate into the folder.

Now build the Skype AUR package using the command.

Build Skype in Arch Linux

Type Y to proceed with the installation process and hit ENTER each time when prompted to install all the packages. This will take a bit of time, so you can relax as the installation goes on or grab a cup of tea.

Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation of Skype by running the command.

Verify Skype Installation on Arch Linux

We can see from the output that we have installed the latest version of Skype which is version 8.56.0.103-1. To display more information about the package run.

Check Skype Version Info

The command gives you a whole lot of information such as the version, architecture, build date, install date and installed size to mention just a few.

Step 4: Starting Skype in Arch Linux

To launch skype, simply type the command skypeforlinux on the terminal.

Start Skype in Arch Linux

The Skype pop-up will appear and after hitting the “Let’s Go” button, you will be prompted for the login credentials.

Skype Running on Arch Linux

Upon providing your login credentials, you will be good to go! And this wraps up our short guide on how you can install the latest version of Skype on Arch Linux.

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How to install Skype on Archlinux and Manjaro

Skype still one of the most used chat tool on the world and can be installed on many devices like Mac Linux Windows and Phones. let me show you in this topic how i get installed Skype on my Manjqro Linux 18.1 live from my Virtualbox 6.0

Method1

Please find add/remove software under your administration tools

Under options > Preferences

Under Aur repository, please Enable AUR support and check to get updates from there

Now find Skype under AUR repository

Start building the package. that will take sometimes because of extra dependencies needed for Skype

finally you can now find Skype under your application

Method2

Open up the terminal and clone the latest Skype AUR repository:

1-go to https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/skypeforlinux-stable-bin/
and download latest Git url via Git client

2-Build the AUR package. First navigate to the directory. Then execute the makepkg command to build the Skype AUR package:

3-it will take some time to build the package and its dependencies and check if the new file has been generated

4-Using the pacman tool to install Skype package. Replace the package name suffix with the Skype version you have compiled previously:

5-The Skype installation is now complete. Use the start menu and search for Skype to start chatting or simply start it from the command line:

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Install Skype
on Arch Linux

Skype

• Skype Publisher Verified account
• Productivity
• Social

One Skype for all your devices. New features. New look. All Skype.

Skype keeps the world talking. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call – all for free. Skype is available on phones, tablets, PCs, Macs and Linux.

Video calls – Don’t just hear the cheers, see it! Get together with 1 or 49 of your friends and family on a video call. Watch everyone’s smiles and cries when you tell them “We’re engaged. «

Chat – Reach people instantly. Send messages to your friends, liven up conversations with emoticons and Mojis, or create a group chat to make weekend plans with up to 300 people.

Share – Do more together. Easily share your screen, photos, videos, documents, and files with your family and friends. Unlike email, Skype will transfer up to 300MB per file.

Voice calls – Camera shy? Make voice calls to anyone on Skype. You can also call mobile and landlines at low rates.

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Skype for Arch Linux

It’s probably no exaggeration to say that no other application has saved more long-term relationships and helped close more business deals than Skype.

Skype was first released in August 2003 and soon after acquired by eBay for $2.6 billion. Today, Skype is owned by Microsoft, who redesigned the application throughout 2016 and 2017 to make text-based messaging more prominent than voice calling.

As a result of the redesign, many Linux distributions, including Arch Linux, let users choose between two different versions of Skype: the latest version and a legacy version. In this article, you’ll learn about some of the major differences between the two versions, and we explain to you how you can install both on Arch Linux and how you can solve common problems that you may run into when using Skype.

How to Install Skype on Arch?

Before you can begin installing Skype on Arch, you need to decide whether you want to install the latest version or the legacy version.

Skype used to be a peer-to-peer telecommunications application before Microsoft transitioned it to Azure, the company’s cloud computing service for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers.

With the transition to Azure also came a radical redesign of the entire application. In a press release, Microsoft said that the new version of Skype “delivers most of the great features of our next generation mobile experience but is specifically designed with the desktop in mind, to take full advantage of the larger screen.” Even though many users strongly disliked Skype’s new look after it went live, the dust has mostly settled now, and the most glaring issues have been fixed.

In summary, there are essentially only two reasons to install the legacy version: you are against the new, centralized model and you dislike the new design.

Skype for Linux

The latest version of Skype, called Skype for Linux, is available from AUR, a community-driven repository for Arch users, as skypeforlinux-bin. You can install it with your favorite AUR helper or manually.

Legacy Skype

Just like Skype for Linux, Legacy Skype is also available from AUR, and you can install it with the skype-legacy package using your favorite AUR helper or manually.

Manual Installation

To install Skype (both Skype for Linux and Legacy Skype) manually from AUR, you need to download the appropriate shell script containing the build information required by the package you want to install. This shell script is called PKGBUILD, and every package on AUR has one.

1. Locate the package in AUR using the search feature.
2. Download the build files, which contain the PKGBUILD, with your web browser by clicking the “Download snapshot” link under “Package Actions” on the right-hand side.
3. Extract the build files with the following command:
4. Install the base-devel group, which is needed for compiling from source:
5. Navigate to the directory with the extracted build files:
6. Make the package:

Read the makepkg and ABS wiki entries for more details.

Installing Skype Using Pacaur

Pacaur is a popular Arch User Repository (AUR) helper that wraps all operations of pacman, the default package manager of Arch Linux, and by extends its sync, search, info, download only, system upgrade, upgrades check, clean, and clean all functions to the AUR.

Before you can install Skype using pacaur, you need to install pacaur from AUR by completing the same steps as are described above. Once you have pacaur installed, you can use the following comamnd to install both Skype for Linux and Legacy Skype:

What Features Can I Use for Free?

The free version of Skype lets you call anyone else on Skype for free, participate in group calls with up to 25 people, forward Skype call to another Skype account, take your conversations to the next level with Skype video calls, send instant messages, share files, and even collaborate with a friend or colleague using the screen sharing feature.

To discover what else Skype can do for free, we recommend you visit its official website, where you can see a comprehensive list of features and click on any feature to read a detailed description of it.

What Features Do I Have to Pay for That Are Useful or Interesting?

Perhaps the most interesting paid feature is international calling to mobiles and landlines. Skype offers affordable domestic and international calling rates, allowing users to pay for calls to mobile and landline numbers with Skype Credit or a subscription.

Another useful paid feature is Skype call forwarding to a mobile or landline. To use it, you either need a calling subscription that covers the country you want to receive the forwarded calls in or purchase some Skype credit.

Last but not least, you may also be interested in the Skype for Business subscription, which “lets you add up to 250 people to online meetings, provides enterprise-grade security, allows you to manage employee accounts, and is integrated into your Office apps.”

How to Solve Common Problems

Linux versions of Skype aren’t exactly known for their reliability and polish. Things do break on occasion, and you should know how to find solutions to common problems.

For general Skype problems, we recommend the official Skype support page, where you can contact Skype’s official customer support team or join the conversation with other Skype users.

Solutions to many Linux-specific issues, such as the common problem with Skype’s GUI not matching the selected GTK theme, can be found on Arch’s wiki. Of course, you can also ask your fellow Arch users for help on the Arch forum.

Conclusion

Arch users who are already familiar with AUR shouldn’t have any problem installing Skype on Arch Linux, and those who have yet to discover what AUR is all about can approach the installation of Skype as a wonderful learning opportunity.

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David Morelo

David Morelo is a professional content writer in the technology niche, covering everything from consumer products to emerging technologies and their cross-industry application

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