How to install Skype version 4 in Kubuntu 12.04?

Question

I 've tried to install Skype in my Kubuntu version 12.04, but it will not even start to install. I took of course the .deb version (to be precise the file: ' skype-ubuntu_4.0.0.8-1_i386.deb '), made that file executable and double-clicked on it. ..... no reaction!... What to do now? With the steps mentioned above I succeeded Skype to get installed and working in Ubuntu 12.04.

Solution

From Here:

You need to add an additional repository:

sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner"

And then you should be able to add it from apt:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype