Skype

Skype is a proprietary integrated VOIP and video conferencing program similar to Ekiga.

sudo apt-get install skype

How to install Skype on a 64-bit system

The current version of Skype is for 32-bit systems. To use on a 64-bit system:

* Install needed packages:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2 libqt4-core libqt4-gui

* Download the current Skype .deb package from the Skype website:

wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu

* Install the Skype .deb package:

sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-install.deb

* Start Skype:

Applications menu -> Internet -> Skype