How to run Skype on Raspberry Pi

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Skype is compiled for Linux but not for arm cpu that Raspberry Pi uses, so how can I run Skype on Raspberry Pi?

https://github.com/elmiba/Teams/wiki/Installation-guide This guide works with raspian 32bit in chromium-browser — 42n4, Sep 02 '20 at 15:46

score 15 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 23 '12 at 11:40

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There is a great video demonstration how to get Skype running on Raspberry Pi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqH54GyRdys

And detailed instructions are provided here: http://elinux.org/RPi_Using_Skypekit

answered Oct 23 '12 at 11:40

valentt

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We should try to get detailed instructions up here. – Alex Chamberlain Oct 23 '12 at 12:26
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Should probably qualify the answer to mention that you can get Skype voice calls to work through the SDK, however not yet the Skype client or video. – Nov 06 '12 at 12:35
ya but you have to pay i dont have the money to pay – Nov 13 '12 at 16:42
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And Skype SDK is no longer available it seems – geotheory Mar 04 '14 at 13:28

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 29 '15 at 00:53

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Here is direct instruction how to run Skype on raspberry pi.

answered Nov 29 '15 at 00:53

Maxim Maslov

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It should be noted that this is outdated for two reasons: (1) Skype ceased supporting 32-bit systems and (2) Eltechs ceased selling Exagear Desktop. – Dmitry Grigoryev Sep 13 '19 at 12:30

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 25 '16 at 21:04

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If you need Skype as a chat client only, a much easier way to do is it is through a Pidgin plugin that's using Skype Web internally. You can download the plugin compiled for the RPi from http://www.zhekov.org/articles/2/skype-chat-on-raspberry-pi

answered Mar 25 '16 at 21:04

van

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 20 '15 at 12:33

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At the moment (this date) the only option is to install Android then use the Skype APK. Not all webcam work, but basic Skype function are available.

answered Aug 20 '15 at 12:33

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How to run Skype on Raspberry Pi

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