You may download Skype from Skype(tm) Download Page. Installation procedure below:
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and then a couple of next button clicks completes your install and then you can login to your existing account or create one new account.
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Getting Started with Skype:
- Add friends in contact list by clicking on new > Add contact and then type their Skype id and then click search.
- After that send request to them to add you in their contact list.
- After your friend adds in his contact list you can call them.
- You can also call to any fixed line or mobile, but that is paid service.