Skype is a simple software which enable you to make free calls(Audio,video and conference ) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol. It is available for all platform i.e Ubuntu, windows or MacOS. At this time skype 2.1 beta version is available for Linux Mint 9.0, you can install it using synaptic package manager or download from the skype’s website.

Some features of Skype :

• Free Audio calls
• Free Video calls
• Free Video conference
• Low call rates to call for mobile number
• Now you can also call to landline numbers with skype credit
  Call forwarding and voice mails features are also available

Install Skype in Linux Mint 9.0

• Open Package Manager(System-Administration-Synaptic Package Manager).
• Type skype in the search box ..and mark skype to install.
• Click on Apply to begin.
• Wait for few minutes for instalation.
• Great.. The last step, you can go to the skype’s official website to register yourself for free. After completing the registration you can use that account details to make calls over the Internet.

Skype Registration

You can also install it after downloading skype from it’s official website.