Installing skype of ubuntu 9.10 karmic x64

Installation of Skype onto my new ubuntu 9.10 karmic x64 laptop was unbelievably easy:
Download the program

http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64

Save the file:
skype-ubuntu-intrepid_2.1.0.81-1_amd64.deb

Then run by double clicking on the file.

After the installation you can find skype on
Applications > Internet > Skype

Voila!