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How to download and install skype for linux on Debian Lenny

These are the Requirements specified by Skype on Linux Beta 

Hardware requirements

  • 1 Ghz processor or faster.
  • 256 MB RAM.
  • 20 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
  • Microphone and speakers or headset.
  • Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).
  • Video card driver with Xv support.

Software requirements

  • Qt 4.2.1+
  • D-Bus 1.0.0
  • libasound2 1.0.12
  • PulseAudio 0.9.10+ (optional)
  • PulseAudio 0.9.15+ (optional recommended)

Technical details
Version 2.1.0.47

Get your Skype for debian Lenny from here
http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-deb

For other Linux distros see 
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/linux/choose/

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