How to install Skype on Ubuntu 16.04

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Skype is a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet and to regular telephones.

Below are the steps to install Skype on Ubuntu 16.04:

Method 1: Using Terminal

Step 1: Download Skype

$ wget https://go.skype.com/skypeforlinux-64.deb

Step 2: Install Skype

$ sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb