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Error when install Skype on Xubuntu 20.04

I download and install Skype on Xubuntu 20.04 I use this command sudo apt install -f ./skypeforlinux-64.deb But got this error: sudo apt install -f ./skypeforlinux-64.deb Reading package lists... ...
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Where's the Skype Client spellchecking dictionary on Ubuntu

When typing in the Skype Client for Linux / Ubuntu, the spell checker makes a lot of mistakes. Being based on Electron, it should allow adding words to the dictionary in the same way that Chromium ...
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How to mute mic in Skype using a keyboard shortcut?

I'm using the normal skype, not skype for business, I'm using windows 10 mostly when doing skype calls and sometimes ubuntu 16.04, I'm required to mute my mic whenever someone speaks in meetings. Is ...
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Blank White Screen On Skype after a successful login

I'm running skypeforlinux under Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS (“Long Term Support”). After the login procedure the skype window becomes white, allowing me to open each of the commands-menu, but practically ...
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Skype on Ubuntu: how to disable "Send message" on Enter and enable "New line" on Enter

How to disable "Send message" on Enter and enable "New line" on Enter? Is there an option on Ubuntu version of Skype? I cannot find it
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Skype and Ubuntu 14.04

I remove my old skype and try install new but have error how to install skype now I have sudo apt-get install skype Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state ...
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how to pass audio input stream to skype?

Is it possible to pass arbitrary input stream to skype? I have a server where skype is installed(skype 4.3 version). Server has Ubuntu 14.10 distro, xorg and openbox packets installed for X Window ...
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Skype for Ubuntu - pictures sharing broken

I am using Ubuntu 15.10 x64 and have skype 4.3.0.37. It is a well-known issue that with this old version all pictures sent by the other party are received as links like this: https://api.asm.skype....
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Skype - Unable to receive group chat messages

My Skype is working almost completely. I can send files, make and receive calls and chats normally. However, I don't receive messages from chat groups that have been created recently. What I have ...
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Send formatted text in Skype for Linux

Is it possible to use formatting (italics, bold, preformatted) in Skype for Linux as it is on Windows? How? I'm running Skype 4.3.0.37 on Ubuntu 15.04.
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Why does Skype on Ubuntu need the mysql-common package?

When installing Skype on Ubuntu 15.04 a plethora of other packages is installed, too. Among these is mysql-common which piqued my interest. Can somebody explain what Skype might need that package for?
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How to see the friend's Skype avatar in Ubuntu

I am using Skype on Ubuntu 14.04. I cannot see what is in the avatar image of a friend. Is there a possibility to see it larger? I have this: And I want to see the images, because I cannot ...
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Disable file sharing in Skype

I am unable to find a way to disable file sharing option for Skype in Ubuntu, I did do it for windows by using registry editor. I would like to know if there is a way to do this in Ubuntu and Mac OS ...
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Hipchat 2.2.1080 on ubuntu 64bit 12.04 flashes webcam on startup

I recently updated to hipchat version 2.2.1080 and everytime I start it up it flashes the webcam. By this, I mean the light on my cam flashes. It flashes only for a second then turns off. Does ...
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Skype mutes all other sounds [Ubuntu 12.04 LTS]

When I start up Skype, my audio is fine. But once a sound comes out of skype, all other sounds get muted. Skype isn't playing a sound or anything. It just mutes all other sounds until I restart. HP ...
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