[Ubuntu-BD] problem:How can i Install skype?

[moshiur Rahman]

Hi there!
I m a very beginner user of ubuntu 8.10(OS)!
I got prob wid skype installation at Ubuntu 8.10.I tried to download
skype for my ubuntu 8.10, though i download but i failed to Install it.Even
i don know how should i install a out source(i mean,like skype) soft widout
using package manager.
I need detail plz...(& sorry 4 my poor sms type eng!)

Thnx
(Moshiur)