Install Skype

[ionmich]

I installed skypeforlinux from AUR. But in the previous process of mistakenly following instructions on Skype’s page I executed the following:-

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/snapd.git
cd snapd
makepkg -si

Should I undo that, and if so how?

[NaN]

1. Always follow the template. It’s there for a reason and we can’t have exceptions to it.

2. It seems you have installed snapd from aur. Remove it using pacman,

sudo pacman -Rns snapd

On a side note I am genuinely surprised people are still using Skype. I remember it used to be something M$ would force on your system and I personally never really understood how this software was useful back in the time…

[Bro]

Snapd is only needed if, for instance you wish to subsequently install the Skype snap package. Snapd is a Ubuntu creation but not used much in Arch. Flatpak, on the other hand, will also have (or should) a Skype flatpak.

First you would have to install flatpak, reboot, then goto the Flatpak store & d/l, install the Skype flatpak.

[ionmich]

Thanks for the speedy response. I bought my first computer in 1983, long before the Internet and when Skype came along it was very handy. It still works and I favour the saying “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. I am frequently surprised when I see people using wooden pencils to write on paper.

[ionmich]

Thank you for the clear explanation. I’ve been using mostly .rpm software since 2004. But I do use apt on Debian based distros. At the age of 80 “new and improved” is not always easier than “old and lousy”.

[Austin]

@ionmich

It still works and I favour the saying “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.

Maybe it’s time for you to check out something open-source like Jitsi Meet, if you use Skype just for video-calling.
I you want chatting capabilities as well, you should check out Signal or Element or Jami (might be most similar to Skype)…

Making a change might be difficult, but it might be fun as well be worth it…

It is your call in the end.
Just some suggestions

[ionmich]

I have tried Jitsi, Zoom and Jami. But getting friends to use them is another matter. Much like my attempts to introduce Linux to friends since my initiation in 1998. Success = Zero. Trust me, Microsoft is number two on my hate list after Google. I refuse to use Android, Chrome, Windows or MacOS.

[Bro]

@ionmich

At the age of 80 “new and improved” is not always easier than “old and lousy”.

Same @ 72, my friend. Or 172-or-whatever @mandog is–Dirt thinks he’s old.

I would propose we form an Old Farts Club, but I’m not sure I could remember the meeting dates.

I do know I’ve been running Linux for more than a minute. Ask me, and you’ll always get the straight dope. I shoot from the hip & take no prisoners. If the fog ain’t too thick.

And, factually I’m from Dodge City & sat a horse before I could walk.

You would go a long way here by prefacing any help request with the terminal output of ‘garuda-inxi’ as the template requires, even if you do not think it applies.

And @SGS would love ya forever.

[mandog]

Cheeky bugger youl always be just a boy to me at 72 you are just a puppy