Skype Not installing in ubuntu 12.XX

Question

I use Ubuntu 12.04 (multiarch) 64-bit. I need to install skype but not able to install.

I get the error. Screen shot attached.

Also how can i update to Ubuntu 14.XX - 64-bit?

Answer 1

1. Just download the .deb file from Skype website (the following link)

   Skype for Linux

2. Put the file in your home directory from Downloads.

3. Suppose the file name is skype-version.deb, then run the following command in the terminal

   sudo dpkg -i skype-version.deb

4. Give your password.