Trying to install Skype on Netbook, Linux Linpus

[mbcost]

HI

I've been trying to install Skype on my new Netbook using Linux linpus but cannot get it to work...I downloaded several software programs but fedora asks for a root password aqnd I have no idea where to get it from whilst another software program says ther are some dependences missing. Can anyone hellp me or maybe send me a link to install Skype as I've been since yesterday trying with no luck.

Thanks
Maria

[Dapper Dan]

When it asks for root password, type in: 111111
If you get dependency errors, please post them here.

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

Download Skype. Right click on downloaded package and click on 'Extract' -- 'Extract all'. Open Extracted folder and double click on skype.sh file. A dialog box will pop up. Click Ok and reboot machine after successful installation.

[mbcost]

Thanks for your help however when I extracted the file it went into skype.sh.zip - Xarchiver and cant seem to open it...can you help?

I tried opening an archive but wont let me and seeing I'm new to Linux have no clue what to do

Thanks
Maria

[mbcost]

Thanks for your help but got this...

You are attempting to run "system-install-packages" which requires administrative privileges, but more information is needed in order to do so.

and when I put in the root password 111111

the same box keeps coming up..any help what I should do.

Thanks
Maria

[durkheim]

hi all, i manage to install the skype but the folder is emtpy?
what shall i do? i tried install rpm package and i've tried to install using terminal too
but both ways the skype folder is empty.

help need...