Skype is compiled for Linux but not for arm cpu that Raspberry Pi uses, so how can I run Skype on Raspberry Pi?
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- 2Maybe running Skype on top of Android would work!Luke Stanley– Luke Stanley2013-02-12 03:02:10 +00:00Commented Feb 12, 2013 at 3:02
- github.com/elmiba/Teams/wiki/Installation-guide This guide works with raspian 32bit in chromium-browser42n4– 42n42020-09-02 15:46:01 +00:00Commented Sep 2, 2020 at 15:46
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There is a great video demonstration how to get Skype running on Raspberry Pi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqH54GyRdys
And detailed instructions are provided here: http://elinux.org/RPi_Using_Skypekit
- 5We should try to get detailed instructions up here.Alex Chamberlain– Alex Chamberlain2012-10-23 12:26:50 +00:00Commented Oct 23, 2012 at 12:26
- 4Should probably qualify the answer to mention that you can get Skype voice calls to work through the SDK, however not yet the Skype client or video.user3189– user31892012-11-06 12:35:22 +00:00Commented Nov 6, 2012 at 12:35
- ya but you have to pay i dont have the money to payuser3275– user32752012-11-13 16:42:09 +00:00Commented Nov 13, 2012 at 16:42
- 2And Skype SDK is no longer available it seemsgeotheory– geotheory2014-03-04 13:28:23 +00:00Commented Mar 4, 2014 at 13:28
Here is direct instruction how to run Skype on raspberry pi.
- It should be noted that this is outdated for two reasons: (1) Skype ceased supporting 32-bit systems and (2) Eltechs ceased selling Exagear Desktop.Dmitry Grigoryev– Dmitry Grigoryev2019-09-13 12:30:21 +00:00Commented Sep 13, 2019 at 12:30
If you need Skype as a chat client only, a much easier way to do is it is through a Pidgin plugin that's using Skype Web internally. You can download the plugin compiled for the RPi from http://www.zhekov.org/articles/2/skype-chat-on-raspberry-pi
At the moment (this date) the only option is to install Android then use the Skype APK. Not all webcam work, but basic Skype function are available.
