How to install Skype for Linux Alpha released on Ubuntu 16.04

Skype is for doing things together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice and video make it simple to share experiences with the people that matter to you, wherever they are.

With Skype, you can share a story, celebrate a birthday, learn a language, hold a meeting, work with colleagues – just about anything you need to do together every day. You can use Skype on whatever works best for you - on your phone or computer or a TV with Skype on it. It is free to start using Skype - to speak, see and instant message other people on Skype for example. You can even try out group video, with the latest version of Skype.

Key features in this released

•     One-to-one instant messaging
•     Group instant messaging
•     Skype emoticons
•     Call forwarding
•     Add friends as Skype contacts
•     Start conversations
•     One-to-one audio calling
•     Group audio calling
•     Share contacts
•     New emoticons packs

Upcoming Features

•     One-to one video calling
•     Skype PSTN calling
•     Skype SMS messages
•     Buy Skype credit
•     Add participants to ongoing call
•     Change device settings

Installation instructions:

Open terminal and insert command line...
 

$ sudo apt-get install gdebi $ wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64-alpha.deb $ sudo gdebi skypeforlinux-64-alpha.deb