Questions relating to Microsoft's Skype VOIP application and services.
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Skype installation problem 12.04
After an sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get dist-upgrade, the following error appear:
Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading
state information... Done You might ...
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No icon with Skype 4.1 in Ubuntu 12.04
I just installed the new Skype 4.1.0.20. It appears to work fine, except that I've lost the icon in the top bar and the only way to access it is to call it from the dash (very annoying)
Anyone know ...
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Why does Update Manager install the i386 version of Skype on an AMD64 system?
Update manager just updated the skype-bin package. I was surprised to see that it is an i386 version and not the 64 bit version given that Skype is now multiarch.
Can someone explain why?
Does an ...
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proper way to install skype x86-64 in ubuntu 12.04 after recent skype upgrade
i'm having problens installing or upgrading skype in ubuntu 12.04 x86-64 after recent skype upgrade.
sudo apt-get install skype
it says skype depends on skype-bin and I'm having held packages. I ...
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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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SKYPE 4.1 Ubuntu 12.04 - Webcam's Image Upside Down and with Zoom
I'm trying do my notebook's webcam works on Skype 4.1, but I am not having success.
The problem is that the webcam's image appears upside down and with zoom.
This problem don't happen on Skype ...
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google talk mic doesn't work and Skype video doesn't work using 12.10
I downloaded the latest skype for 12.10 and downloaded google talk plugin. When I use skype the person I call doesn't see me but they can hear me. I in the other hand can hear and see them with no ...
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How do I activate Skype single window mode?
How do I activate Skype single window mode?
I have the latest skype installed, I've tried switching to default view and back a few times (restarting skype eahc time) but I've had no luck.
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ia32-lib package damaged!
Let me start by saying I have no idea what ia32-lib is but I hate it because it's apparently not working for me i know because I've been trying to install Skype for a month now and i have asked on ...
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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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Lubuntu 12.10 wth Kernel 3.6.7 does not have Video on Skype
I have compiled newest stable Kernel for my Lubuntu 12.10 and I am wondering, why I have no video while I am phoning with Skype. In settings of Skype I could setup the microfon of my Microsoft Webcam ...
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skype crashes in ubuntu 12.04
I am using linux, in fact I started using ubuntu when I first met computers. If I remember it correctly, I am using ubuntu since 4.04. I also tried other linux versions. Skype worked perfectly fine ...
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Skype causing update problems
I'm a total noob. I updated Skype from the latest version available on the Skype website. Now I get the following error every time I try to run software updater:
W:Failed to fetch ...
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Installing Skype on 12.10 64 bit causes errors
I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 64bit (clean install) and updated it.
After that i tried to install skype, and i get error that skype depends skype-bin, but it could not install it, and that there are ...
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I can't remove my skype at ubuntu 12.04
For the 1st time i know there is a good news that we can use the newest skype for ubuntu so i need to remove the latest ubuntu to get it install safety but while i try to uninstall skype via terminal ...
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Unmet Dependencies when I try to install wine or skype
I have a dell inspiron 64 bit and I'm running both windows 7 and Ubuntu in dual boot
I am having trouble installing skype and wine.
When I try to install skype etc I get the following error:
sudo ...
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Why Skype and fogger are not available in 12.10 software center?
Why neither Skype nor Fogger are available in 12.10 software center? Even after I enabled Canonical partners' sources in Software Sources.
Edit:
The Fogger is still not available via SC even though ...
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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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Unable to install Skype on 12.10 64bit
I am receiving the following message while I am trying to install Skype:
nidhin@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get update
nidhin@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get install skype
Reading package lists... Done
Building ...
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How can I start Skype in invisible mode (from command line) regarless of how I logged out?
Usually Skype for Ubuntu stars in the same online mode (Online, Away, DnD, Invisible) that you left it. Is there a command-line option or a Skype public API hack to start Skype for Ubuntu in invisible ...
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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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Unable to install Skype on Ubuntu 12.10 Unity
I am new to using the Ubuntu 12.10 64 bit OS and I absolutely love it. This honestly feels like the biggest change since moving from my 1983 Nec PC 22 Lb. Laptop to a Desktop pc. But I can not, for ...
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I can't install Skype on Ubuntu 11.10 from the Software Center
I have my new dell inspiron 5520 factory pre installed ubuntu 11.10 i really liked it but I didnt knew any thing about it first it download or intall everything from software center after 3 days i ...
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I can't install Skype!
I'm in the dark without Skype so i tried to install It from the official skype website I've tried both the 32bit and 64bit but It will not install, Instead the software center tells me the package ...
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Skype 'Installing Purchase'
I'm trying to install Skype on my 64bit Ubuntu 12.10 machine through the software center, but after clicking install it just keeps on saying "Installing Purchase" instead of actually downloading ...
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Why won't Skype install?
I have 64-bit 12.10 Ubuntu. I can't get Skype to install from the software center because it can't find the repositories. I can't install it from the website either. I tried checking the 64-bit Debian ...
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First skype silently crashes, now the update manager crashes in the same way - What do I do? [closed]
I recently installed Ubuntu 12.04 on my IBM ThinkPad L430 and installed skype and it worked perfectly fine for about a week. Now it crashes as soon as I log in (it just closes the window immediatly ...
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canonicals skype repository disturbes updates (apt-get)
Following situation: I tried to install skype wie the USC, but uninstalled it again since it was an old version and did not work correctly. So I installed Skype from skypes website.
But it seems like ...
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How can I run two Skype accounts on the same Ubuntu?
It is possible if I use Windows. Can I do the same thing in Ubuntu ?
In windows all I have to do is :
In the Run window, enter the following command (include the quotes) and press OK:
"C:\Program ...
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Why Skype doesn't work in Quantal
Since updating to Quantal Skype doesn't work and I get this error when updating:
W:GPG error: http://ppa.launchpad.net quantal Release: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the ...
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Update Manager stop working
I'm using Ubuntu 12.10 i386. After trying to install Skype, the update manager crashes. I tried to use the console using the commands sudo apt-get update and sudo apt-get update -f and always the ...
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Skype: merging chat history from Windows to Linux (.db to .lock)
I want to merge my Skype chat history from a Windows version, which comes in a file called main.db inside my personal folders, with my main.lock file, found in my hidden Skype folders on my home ...
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Internal mic not working with Skype 4.0.0.8 in12.04
I installed Skype 4.0.0.8 in my Lubuntu 12.04. The internal mic is not working, while the external mic is. At the same time, other recording software (like gnome sound recorder, audacity or guvcview) ...
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How to fix inverted video on skype?
I just installed 12.10 on my Lenovo y510 laptop. The webcam worked fine while setting up Ubuntu, it also works fine with Google Chat and Cheese. But with Skype 4, the video is inverted 180 degrees. I ...
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'ia32-libs is not installed' while installing Skype on Ubuntu [closed]
I downloaded skype from official site, but when installing I get this type of error
(Reading database ... 100%
(Reading database ... 150271 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking ...
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Green flickering screen in skype after preloading v4l1compat.so [closed]
I was able to get a picture in the skype options menu but only a stripe on the top of the picture looks right. The camera works without problems in cheese. Can I fix this or is this a problem only the ...
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Skype behavior changed after upgrade to 12.10
In 12.04 I could manipulate Skype using HUD (change status, open chat with ppl).
Unfortunately, in Ubuntu 12.10 it doesnt seem to be working. I would like to know how to fix this?
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Why skype can not connect through squid proxy in ubuntu 12.04
No matter how hard I try Skype still can not connect to its server.
I'm able to access other HTTPS servers like Gmail, but Skype is not working through the proxy.
Configuration:
squid proxy ...
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Skype installs, but test call fails in Ubuntu 12.04
Skype installs fine (I used sudo apt-get install skype), and I could type text messages with my friends in skype,but I could not make any video calls (my webcam logitech c270 is fine---it works great ...
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Is Ubuntu 12.04.1 windows wubi installer broken?
I installed the newest release of Ubuntu 12.04 with the wubi installer. The computer is up and running with Ubuntu, I am typing this in Firefox and I can use all the software that was supplied with ...
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Skype installing problem depends
i trying install skype in software center and i get a mesaage :
libpurple0: Depends: perlapi-5.14.2 but it is a virtual package
skype: Depends: skype-bin but it is a virtual package
i am using ...
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How to install Skype version 4 in Kubuntu 12.04?
I 've tried to install Skype in my Kubuntu version 12.04, but it will not even start to install. I took of course the .deb version (to be precise the file:
' skype-ubuntu_4.0.0.8-1_i386.deb '), made ...
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tried installing skype , error on line 57 in /etc/apt/sources.list. edited file now cant open software center or install skype
I deleted line 57 which was caused the problem but put it back in and the software center opens then closes straight away and i still havent installed skype. any help with the software center and ...
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Problem using Skype Screenshare on dual monitors
I am on Ubuntu 12.04 and when using the screenshare feature of Skype 4.0 on a single monitor I dont have an issue. However as soon as i switch to using dual monitors and try to set up a screenshare, ...
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Skype locks up my desktop [closed]
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 with Skype. When I use skype to call, Skype seems to 'steal' my mouse clicks: I can't click on anything anymore, on the entire desktop. Also, the 'alt+tab' short-cut doesn't ...
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Skype+Gnome 3 Answer directly in systray?
Is there a way (as the pidgin integration plugin) to answer directly to skype conversations via the systray ? Thanks.
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How can I talk to a gtalk user with skype?
Are there any Ubuntu based applications that will allow Google Talk users talk to Skype users?
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Skype crashes when selecting photo for avatar [closed]
I have a problem with Skype. When I try to set an avatar, it crashes when I click on a photo, through the selector.
I'm running Skype 4.0.0.8 on 12.04. Is there anyway to fix this?
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Installing Skype on 12.04 64 bit causes errors [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Fixing Broken Packages
Hi there I am trying to install Skype through apt-get but I am having some trouble. The Skype package depends on skype-bin which is not found in ...
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A problem with installing skype [closed]
I recently got a 9,04 version of ubuntu and for the past day i was trying to install skype ( sounds funny i know ) and when I write 'sudo apt-get install skype'
I get this error in the terminal
The ...
