Thanks for the Skype replies.
This link http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=45612 shows a flawless way to install the latest Skype with a tar file.
Worked perfect for me.
ron

Iguleder,
I wanted to thank you for the very concise and helpful instructions. It was invaluable and worked right off.
Ron

BTW, this is for lupu 5.1.1

Well, you guys just rock. This is why I love Puppy.

Now all I have to do is figure out how to get Skype to install. I was hoping for a pet, but iguleader has posted instructions for using a tar, so I'll try that.

Thanks a lot.

Okay, thanks a lot guys.
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