How to install latest skype in ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat

Skype is a simple user friendly software available in different platforms like Linux, Windows and MacOS, which enable you to make free calls(Audio,video and conference ) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol.

How to install Skype in Ubuntu

Add repository to Sources.list

$ sudo gedit   /etc/apt/sources.list

Uncomment the folliwing

deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner
deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner
 
Now
 
$ sudo apt-get update 
 
$ sudo apt-get install skype
 
 Source Shibu Varakala