Questions relating to Microsoft's Skype VOIP application and services.
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Skype-call-recorder keeps showing up legal information
I've installed skype-call-recorder. On first call, legal information window popped up notifying me about legal stuff.
I checked dont show again option. However, every time I restart PC, it shows ...
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how to avoid skype showing chat window when using pidgin?
I may miss the forest for the trees, but I don't know how I can force the skype-pidgin-construct to only show pigding-chatwindows when a new message comes in. There is always the pidgin AND the skype ...
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Segmentation fault (core dumped) webcam
When I try to use Skype, Cheese or set up the video input for my webcam it abruptly closes. Having the Terminal opened, I found out that it is giving me the error: Segmentation fault (core dumped) and ...
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How to remove the Skype panel icon in Ubuntu 13.04?
This question has been answered a couple of times on this site for other versions of Ubuntu, but the proposed solutions no longer work in Ubuntu 13.04. Specifically, I tried the solution described ...
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V4L2 change default setting?
I can successfully change the value of the setting I want with v4l2-ctl --set-ctrl=exposure_auto_priority=1 but I want to know how to make that the default setting, the default is 0, which leaves my ...
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Webcam appears black in Skype, Acer Aspire V3-571G
My webcam functions normally on Flash, Cheese, etc. However in Skype, it appears black.
My laptop is Acer Aspire V3-571G.
Anyone know how to fix it?
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Issues opening everything
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04. I had issues opening Skype. I looked at a few tutorials that I found from Google searches to no avail.
I figured it may just be an issue and went to try and update ...
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Skype not starting on on x64 13.04 [duplicate]
Having this weird problem with starting up skype...
Already tried installing from the debian package, removing skype and reinstalling from debian package, reinstalling from the app market, ...
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No video call with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS + Skype 4.1.0.20 + Logitech C910
I have installed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Skype 4.1.0.20 which both work fine but with my Logitech C910 USB web-cam I am unable to get my video working in Skype. If I go to Skype/options/Video devices I ...
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How to install Skype with 13.04 [duplicate]
jovan@jovan-HP-ProBook-4540s:~$ sudo apt-get install skype
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Some packages could not be installed. This ...
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1answer
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I need help here? [closed]
I really have no idea what's Ubuntu or how to use it whenever I search on google about anything all I find is write the code and so on but I have no idea what is it all I know is to click, infact my ...
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Microphone not working in skype
I have installed skype, but I cannot make it work with my headset (corsair vengeance 1500.
The problem is that whichever option I choose as microphone it will never work, and only when I select some ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 “could not find required OpenGL entry point 'glGetError'!”
Just recently upgraded to 13.04 and am having trouble running TF2 via Steam. Whenever I start Steam I get a dialog saying:
OpenGL GLX context is not using direct rendering, which may cause ...
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How can I get Skype to work in Ubuntu 13.04 64-bit? [duplicate]
It worked before, but I reinstalled Ubuntu, and now I can't get it to run when I install it. It simply doesn't run.
UPDATE: I found the solution here.
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Skype-wrapper error: no module named gi.repository [closed]
I've been trying to link Skype with Pidgin which I've done.
But now I wanted to get the Skype icon in the status menu.
So I downloaded the Skype-wrapper from the ppa and when running Skype-wrapper ...
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Skype segfaults - 13.04 with no proprietary drivers [duplicate]
I have a Lenovo X230 (NOT the tablet) with ubuntu 13.04 (upgraded using the update manager from 12.10). I have no proprietary drivers installed. Skype crashes with segmentation fault
Skype is ...
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Skype crashes in ubuntu 13.04 64bit edition - while talking
I'm new to ubuntu so please answer me as simply as possible.
The problem is when i make or receive a skype call, we can talk for about 2-5 mins and then skype just shuts down ..Do you know what to do ...
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Unable to install Skype in Ubuntu 13.04 on HP Envy 17 [duplicate]
I have a HP Envy 17 3d Notebook on which I installed Ubuntu 13.04 today (replaced the Windows 7 at installation). After Ubuntu installation, I started downloading & installing software from Ubuntu ...
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Skype - no sound untill I go to skype sound options
I had to create a script in order to make my skype acknowledge my microphone. It's a simple code:
#!/bin/bash
echo "autospawn = no" > ~/.pulse/client.conf
killall pulseaudio
skype
It indeed ...
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1answer
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64bit ubuntu 13.04 – problems with apps that use 32bit libs
Upgrading from 12.10, or fresh installation of Ubuntu 13.04. Both have problems with the 32libs.
Skype does not launch, and playonlinux keeps asking for opengl32 libs even after installing ...
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How do I add a Skype indicator?
Ubuntu 13.04 x64. I've installed Skype (4.1.0.20-1). But icon is not shown at the top panel (tray).
As "tray-whitelist" was removed from Dconf-editor in 13.04, I can't add icon by myself.
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Skype Crashes after Installing Ubuntu 13.04 [duplicate]
After upgrading from Ubuntu 12.10 to 13.04 I have installed skype. But it crashes time to time. What can I do to solve this problem?
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Skype crashes on 13.04 [closed]
I've upgraded ubuntu at the latest 13.04(x86_64) version and the skype (4.1.x) crashes with an error
Segmentation fault (core dumped)
Thanks
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Skype Crashes with a Segmentation fault
Under 13.04, Skype is crashing with a seg fault.
$ skype
Segmentation fault (core dumped)
$
How can I fix this?
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Install Skype on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64-bit
Since weeks ago I'm trying to install Skype on my computer. I imagined it would be a straight forward task but it is becoming a nightmare.
What I have tried so far:
Installing from command line with ...
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Skype ports on Ubuntu 12.04.2 64 bit
I installed Skype by using the instructions in https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype
i.e. sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner" followed by sudo ...
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Why does Skype hang randomly when talking with somebody over it?
From a couple of days I am facing a problem with Skype. When I'm talking with somebody, after 5, 10 or 30 (randomly) minutes it just hangs up. I have this problem with Skype 4.1.0.20 and 2.1.0.81. I'm ...
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No PulseAudio in Skype Sound Devices choices, and microphone does not work…
I have a new re-install of Mythbuntu 12.04.2 LTS.
When I installed Skype 4.1.0.20 and tried to use it, I found that under options/Sound Devices/, under the three (Microphone,Speakers and Ringing) ...
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Empathy and Skype [duplicate]
I know, there are many threads with the same question. Can I use Skype through Empathy?
I found many threads about this, but they are too old. So I'm asking for a working solution..
I would prefer ...
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1answer
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Unable to install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04
I'm a 14 year old and absolutely useless at technology. I think its Ubuntu 10.04, and my brother showed me how to do it but he isn't very knowledgeable about my Netbook. So it got all the way up to ...
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Skype sound not working and crashes while in call
I am using Ubuntu 12.10 but this same problem happened when I was running 12.04.
Whenever I call someone or I get called and pick up, I hear nothing and they cant hear me. After a few seconds skype ...
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How do I play system sounds through skype?
Need to combine both micro input and letting another person hear what's going on inside the system (system sounds, music etc).
The thing is I use headphones, so that using a micro only is not an ...
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How to open multiple skype accounts on ubuntu 12.04
i have ubuntu 12.04 and i was wondering if someone could give me a step-by-step guide of how to run multiple instances on skype. i am new to ubuntu so i do not understand the terminal and command ...
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Audio problems using Skype while calling?
I have downloaded skype and I have tested my audio and speakers, it all works fine but I am unable to call friends as it has an audio problem.
Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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How to run Skype with Ubuntu 12.10
I have installed Skype using the Software Center. I have the file on my desktop and I right clicked to see if I could run it as I had no icon and there isn't any way to run it (I am new to Linux) and ...
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How to integrate facebook video calls with pidgin or empathy?
I am using Ubuntu 12.10LTS and pidgin. I have also integrated skype with pidgin.
I am searching any way to make video calls to my facebook friends.
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libGL.so.1: cannot open shared object and skype doesn't start [duplicate]
$ uname -a
Linux homebook 3.8.0-17-generic #27-Ubuntu SMP Sun Apr 7 19:39:35 UTC 2013 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
sudo find / -name libGL.so.1
/usr/lib32/nvidia-304/libGL.so.1
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How to open skype in one window 12.04?
How can i open skype like windows for example when we open skype on ubuntu it has multiple windows
For contacts
For current call
For chat
is it possible to open skype like we open skype on xp / 7 ...
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Why won't Skype open or install properly on Ubuntu 12.04?
I have attempted to install Skype using the skype website for Ubuntu 12.04, and it says that I have to open it with the software centre, so when I click on the file it says error.
I then followed ...
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can I talk with gtalk users using skype?
I want to talk with gtalk contacts using skype. I followed all steps below and in windows live at People section I can see all my google contacts but I can't talk with these users and also I don't see ...
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LXDE System Tray: Skype, Pidgin and other active applications not showing up
I'm running LXDE, and I've noticed that applications that normally minimize to the tray are not showing up in the try in LXDE.
I don't have a specific system tray applet installed, and can't seem to ...
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Skype 4.1.0.20 - pulseaudio is correctly set, but the microphone doesn't work
I mentioned that my skype records during testcall the system intern sounds but not my voice.
In the Soundsettings i have no panel for configuration.
If I make a test with Sound Recorder, it works ...
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After installing ubuntu restricted extras: problem with sound
After installing 'ubuntu-restricted-extras' I've been having trouble with my audio: I can hear music from my headphones, but not from my built in audio and when skyping the sound randomly breaks off. ...
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WebCam doesn't work in skype
I have Ununtu 12.04 64-bit on Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130. WebCam works fine in Cheese, but there is no sign of video in skype.
I unsuccesfully tried the following command:
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Problem with Skype built in cam
I have ubuntu 12.10 and skype 4.1 on it, my cam is builtin for my laptop (32 Bit), but it not working with skype; only with cheese seems to work.
Also it is not listed in " pavucontrol " as an input ...
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How do I install skype on Ubuntu 12.10 on a netbook with an Atom cpu
How do I install Skype on Ubuntu 12.10 on a netbook with an Atom cpu
From the skype.com I tried to download skype for Linux version 4.1
Skype.com gives you the ability to choose the distribution ...
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Mic is not working in Ubuntu 12.04
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 on an Acer C7 netbook. However, my internal mic refuses to work whatsoever I did. I tried Pulseaudio, I tried Alsamixer, I tried to play with gstreamer-properties, but with no ...
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Skype segmentation fault ubuntu 13.04 [closed]
Skype (from depots and website) Crashes with :
Erreur de segmentation (core dumped)
Tried to reinstall, no .skype in my /home
Maybe a clue : https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=154571
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No application is currently recording audio Ubuntu 12.04 (ANSWERED) [duplicate]
The matter is that, when I go to Pulse Audio Volume Control in attempt to fix Skype microphone, it tells me that there is No application is currently recording audio . Does anybody have an idea how I ...
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Skype launcher icon not working
I had to do a fresh install of my OSs, and after downloading all the updates and going up to 12.10 (The disk I had was 12.04), I installed Skype, and it works fine... from the terminal, that is. I ...
