Skype installation problem/questions

[Deblo]

Trying to install Skype, I have Ubuntu 8.04 and Firefox. I keep getting the following message:

"/temp/skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb could not be opened, because the associated helper application does not exist. Change the association in your preferences"

I'm new to Ubuntu and I'm totally lost with this message. What helper application, and what do I change in Preferences? Any help or direction appreciated.

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[reed9]

Hmm, for some reason your deb file isn't associated with the correct program, or it's not installed. The graphical program for installing a .deb package is called gdebi.

From the command line you can install it as so:

sudo dpkg -i /path/to/skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb

Replace the "/path/to" with the actual path to wherever you downloaded the file.

Another method is to add a repository:
Ubuntu Linux download and install Skype Software

Installing software in Ubuntu:
Installing software in Ubuntu

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InstallingSoftware

[Deblo]

I added a repository as explained in the excellent documentation that you provided. It works just like a champ. Thanks.