Questions relating to Microsoft's Skype VOIP application and services.
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Showing a Song over teamspeak
I want to show a song to some friends on Team Speak or over skype but I want to be able to speak and not have them hear the other things going on in the background.
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Voice chatting stops all sound output? Ubuntu 12.04/12.10
Everytime, I try to voice chat, or skype, none of my speakers output, but if I don't start a voice chatting program, the sound will work fine, any ideas? In order to get my sound to work again, I have ...
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Skype off when write in chat and open the call video in the same time
I don't understand why when I open a video call and write in the same time, skype turns off
and back again for open it.
I tried again and found the same problem: Skype doesn't let me write while I'm ...
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1answer
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Microphone not working with Steelseries 5HV2 Ubuntu 12.10
I have recently updated my Packard Bell Easynote LM-81 to Ubuntu 12.10 32-Bit.
I tried to start a Skype conversation (installed from the software center, without problems), when I found that my ...
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1answer
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Skype and VLC icons disappear from the menu bar
I started using Ubuntu 3 days ago, but I don't know how to open Skype and VLC programs because their icons disappeared from the menu. I have already read answers to other people with similar problems, ...
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Skype lost title bar in chat window after recent update
Good day, skype is recently updated on my 12.04 lubuntu and now chat window lacks
titlebar, any idea what is it and how to fix ?
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Microphone not working at all in Skype
I have been able to get the built-in microphone (it's an Acer laptop) to not only work, but work perfectly in Ubuntu's own Sound Recorder, but when starting up Skype, there's no sign of my microphone ...
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skype is dumping cores in 11.10
I’m using Ubuntu 11.10. I have installed Skype by downloading the .deb file from skyscape site.
When I enter login with my credentials Skype is abruptly exiting. Then I found core file in my home ...
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Kubuntu 12.10 crashes while using skype
I use Kubuntu 12.10 and Skype 4.0.0.8. I start a video call and everything works well, but after a while Kubuntu crashes and logs me out (no restart - actually this is nice about linux:never restarts, ...
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1answer
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Unable to install Skype due to “libxss1 not satisfiable” error
I'm in the UAE, so I can not install skype from the software center.
I made my friend upload a deb file and i downloaded it. I ran it with Gdebi package installer and I get the error:
libxss1 not ...
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Ubuntu not detecting built-in webcam & microphone
I have an Acer ZG5 netbook with Ubuntu installed. The netbook has a built-in webcam & microphone but I don't seem to be able to use them on Skype. Are they not being detected? Ubuntu must know ...
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Can't log into Skype: complains of the existence of another instance when there isn't one
Whenever I try to log into Skype in Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit, it always says "Sign in failed" and "Another Skype instance may exist", thus preventing me from being able to log in.
I've had this kind of ...
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Installing skype will not work - skype-bin not installable, and 'held broken packages'
So, I am trying to install skype through apt-get, but after running into this problem multiple times, and trying to find a solution, it still doesn't work...
I tried all the answers here: Installing ...
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Wrong architecture 'i386'
I have 64-bit Ubuntu (this is weird, because I can't install 64-bit Windows). I wanted to install Skype, but Ubuntu Software Center returns an error Wrong Architecture 'i386'. I tried to install other ...
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1answer
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How do I know if my web camera is linked to Ubuntu?
Ubuntu 12.04.
I own a Samsung NC10, with a 1.3 Mega Pixel integrated digital motion camera. (That I copied from the Specs page.)
But how do I know if it's linked up? (Can I use a program or ...
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Skype is saying I am already connected. I am not. Help?
Can you help me? I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and Skype is saying I am already connected but I am not. What can I do?
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What can I do against microphone noise in Ubuntu 12.04 with Soundcard VT1708S?
I've got a little problem: my microphone input makes some noise if I try to talk. On Windows it works perfect, so it can't be damaged.
My Mainboard is an ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3.
Following Output:
lspci ...
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1answer
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How can I use PulseAudio virtual audio streams to play music over Skype?
I'm trying to listen to the audio output of a specific process (A) and another process (B) while redirecting A's audio output to B's audio input. This would be the equivalent of playing music into ...
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Videocall in Skype causes closing session on Ubuntu 12.04, x86?
Strange problem with videocalling on Skype.
Installation of Skype passed unremarkably and normal calls working fine. But when trying to do video call turning on the camera of the partner causes ...
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3answers
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Skype 4.1 keeps crashing on Ubuntu 12.10!
I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 recently and also downloaded Skype 4.1 (Ubuntu 12.04 multiarch).
I installed it but every time I have a conversation, or a call, it crashes.
Does anybody know why this ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 new Launcher Icons don't launch
In the last week I upgrade Skype and installed MATLAB and neither of their launcher icons seem to work. They will flash as if they are trying to load the program but after a few seconds go back to ...
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How do I install Chromium and Skype?
Having just switched to Ubuntu from Mint I tried to install the Chromium browser and Skype. They gave the following errors:
Chromium
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
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skype does not see logitech pro 9000 - ubuntu 12.04
This camera works fine with cheese, but while it appears as the USB device skype recognizes, there is no video shown.
This post and others mention libv4l-0.
apt-get install libv4l-0 reports that ...
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3answers
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Why doesn't Skype theme match my Desktop Enviornment theme?
I've got Ubuntu 12.10 installed on my PC. After enabling the partner sources, installing Skype, rebooting my PC and starting Skype, I notice visual differences between my Desktop theme and Skype ...
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Webcam does not work on Skype
Since upgrading to Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal my Genius GE111 webcam does not work on Skype. It works fine on Cheese. Can somebody please help?
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Full screen or more visible Skype, Pidgin, Empathy notifications?
I work in a shared office and I have the heaphones plugged in in order not to bother my colleagues with the poping sounds of chats and incoming calls. The problem is that I miss most of my calls and ...
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1answer
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How to fix Skype upside-down web camera in Asus K52F onUbuntu 12.04? [duplicate]
I have tried all softwares from Cheese to Video4Linux but don't seem to able to find the solution. I have went through few of the earlier Qs' yet still didn't do the job.
As is, I am forced to reboot ...
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Hide Skype from panel with apparmor and keep links in chat openable
To hide Skype from unity panel we can add file /etc/apparmor.d/usr.bin.skype with such content:
# Last Modified: Tue Jun 12 03:49:49 2012 by izx
# REPOSITORY: ...
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How to make pavucontrol changes permanent?
Because of skype sound issues I installed pavucontrol and I can change settings so the sounds work again with skype. I had to set both (recording&playback of skype) to "built-in Audio Analog ...
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How can I install ubuntu 32 bit arquitechture when I am currently running a 64 bit windiws 7?
When I downloaded ubuntu from the ubuntu page, it asked me my architechture of preference; I obviously chose x64-bit. I have been trying to install skype, but it is impossible on the 64 bit version of ...
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Web cam vx-1000 not working on ubuntu 12.10
How to install that camera and get working in skype in ubuntu 12.10
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Microphone is not working in Skype
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and Skype.
My mic is not working. I have 1 mic attached to the system and another one in my headphone (Beats by Dr. Dre).
I followed these steps:
Turn PulseAudio autospawn ...
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1answer
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How can I change resolution of “my video” in Skype?
I have a logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 connected to my ubuntu desktop and it works fine with Skype.
However, Skype inputs and sends my video at the native (for the webcam I think) resolution of 1600 x ...
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How do I disable auto-away for online presence?
I am using Natty with with classic GNOME desktop.
I use Empathy and sometimes Skype.
Both these get the online state from the system itself somehow.
If I don't touch my keyboard for a few minutes - ...
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Skype login problem
I have following strange problem under my Ubuntu 12.04. There is no possibility to start several skype instances. So I ran second skype with sudo /usr/bin/skype, logged to
skype and used it without ...
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Laptop's integrated webcam is detected, but doesn't work
I'm running Ubuntu 12.10 on a Samsung NP350V5C series notebook. When I try to use the integrated webcam in skype, guvcview or cheese, it shows up in the settings menu as "Webcam SC-13HDL11939N ...
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skype 2.2 cannot sign in but Skype 2.0 can [closed]
I'm using Ubuntu 10.10, Skype 2.2 (beta) was installed and working perfectly then two days ago can't sign in any more.
It says:
Server connect failed
or:
P2P connection failed
Tried to ...
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How to start Skype 4 with Ubuntu 12.10?
I've installed Skype and it's running all OK but I want it to start automatically when I log with my user.
How can I do that?
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I have problems to install Skype after a distro upgrade
I have numerous time updated the software center.
Upgraded the system using sudo apt-get upgrade and also sudo apt-get update.
Went through a lot of tutorials.
Downloaded skype from there site.
Tried ...
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Skype video call logs me out of Ubuntu
When I call someone with Skype and they activate THEIR video feed, I am logged out of Ubuntu. I'm using Skype 4.1 and Ubuntu 12.10.
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Ubuntu 12.10 Skype webcam microphone not working
This is making me crazy.
After upgrading to Ubuntu 12.10, Skype 4.1.0.20 can't use my web cam microphone anymore.
I can record correctly from the web cam microphone using the sound recorder
the ...
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Opening skype chat history file
how to open skype chat history file in any editor. I have a file named file256.dbb
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How to turn off outgoing skype ringing sound?
I hate the sound skype plays when you try to call someone. It literally drives me crazy. Is there a way to turn off the sound? I'm using Xubuntu 12.10!
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Trouble installing Skype
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
...
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Skype and Epson Printer and Comparison Installation Queries [closed]
I have an IBM Thinkpad T43 which preloaded with Windows XP. However, I would like to install Ubuntu 12.10 onto it as a standalone O/S. I have "fdisk" the 40GB IDE HDD, and would like to check the ...
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Is there a Way to install skype 4.1 on ubuntu 11.04 64bit? [closed]
I been trying to install skype 4.1 on my ubuntu 11.04 but I have failed, when installing the 32bit package "skype-ubuntu-lucid_4.1.0.20-1_i386.deb" with this command "sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture ...
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Skype-bin not installable — 'held broken packages'
I'm having trouble installing skype. I'm having the same issues as detailed in this thread;
Installing skype will not work - skype-bin not installable, and 'held broken packages'
and I am ...
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What to do when Skype freezes silently?
I start to use ubuntu rather recently at work.
Among colleagues we are used to be always available on skype.
Unfortunately, on my machine, skype sometimes freezes without making me aware of that.
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How to change font size in Skype 4.x?
I tried using "qtconfig" but that didn't help. (Even changing the style in Skype, then using Qtconfig won't show any effect.)
Where could I make the fonts larger? (Ubuntu's accessibility settings ...
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1answer
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Skype doesn't work through Empathy 3.4 but works in Pidgin
I'm trying to connect to Skype throught Empathy 3.4 in Ubuntu 12.04 i386 (last update installed)
I installed the pidgin-skype plugin, but there is no bigbrownchunx-skype-dbus protocol in list.
It ...
