As for Skype (and all general i386 packages), the fix is a consequence of bug:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell-mini/+bug/297018
Keep in mind that i386 packages installed this way without repackaging will not be visible through apt nor Synaptics so you won't be able to uninstall it. Thus, repackaging is still recommended:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/dell-mini/+bug/315719
Sorry for going out of topic. I thought this would have been a useful reminder...
As for Skype (and all general i386 packages), the fix is a consequence of bug:
https:/ /bugs.launchpad .net/dell- mini/+bug/ 297018
Keep in mind that i386 packages installed this way without repackaging will not be visible through apt nor Synaptics so you won't be able to uninstall it. Thus, repackaging is still recommended:
https:/ /bugs.launchpad .net/dell- mini/+bug/ 315719
Sorry for going out of topic. I thought this would have been a useful reminder...