How to Download and Install Skype for Linux Beta (ubuntu, debian, fedora, opensuse)
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