How to run skype at boot time?

I use Ubuntu 11.10 and I have to start skype manually every time I log on. Is there a way to run automatically run skype at boot time? I prefer GUI but console is ok too.

Solution 1:

Click on the cog well on the top right corner of your screen and choose Startup Applications..., click on Add and on the name field write Skype, on the command field write skype.

Log off and back in and skype should be loaded.

Solution 2:

On Ubuntu 14.04 you can enter 'startup' in the dash, select 'Startup Applications', click add and enter

Name: Skype
Command: skype

make sure that the command is lowercase.