Questions relating to Microsoft's Skype VOIP application and services.
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What FLOSS skype alternatives are available?
Given Skype's slow development speed for the GNU/Linux version and its recent acquisition by Microsoft, I am looking for alternative softwares.
What FLOSS (free/libre/open-source software) Skype ...
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How do I install Skype?
I want to install Skype, but I can't locate it in Software Center or by using Synaptic Package Manager. Can anyone help me?
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How to make Skype use notify-osd?
How do I make Skype use the default Ubuntu notify-osd to display notifications (incoming messages, users connecting, etc.) instead of the Skype's own "ugly" message box?
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How can I remove the Skype panel icon in Ubuntu 12.04 (and earlier)?
As I use the Docky Skype indicator, and the green Skype icon doesn't look good next to all the grey ones -- it would be nice to remove the icon from the system tray.
Is this possible? How can I do ...
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Will Skype be removed from the Canonical Partner repository? [closed]
I just learned that Microsoft has taken over Skype.
Will this affect the availability of Skype in the Canonical Partner repository?
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How do I get the Skype status icon back? (on panel/tray)
I installed Skype 4.0 following this guide. However my little Skype icon in the unity status bar (in the top right corner with clock, volume, etc.) is gone. How do I get it back?
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Skype and VLC sounds sizzle/distorted/bad
I have the same problem as described in the questions skype notification sounds sizzled and bad sound on login to skype. But it is not only the login, notification, but also when talking to somebody. ...
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Skype on 12.04 x64 does not start even after purging and reinstalling it
I am wondering if there's anyone here who managed to use Skype on 12.04. It used to work (ever since I first tried Ubuntu 10.04) flawlessly, but after upgrading to 12.04, it just doesn't start.
If I ...
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Open source Skype application
I'm looking for an open source Skype application that I can use instead of the current beta we have to install.
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Skype 2.2.0.25 keeps going off
after my computer crashed, my skype doesn't stay on anymore. I start it, the windows openes up, but after 5 seconds skype exits again by itself. already reinstalled it 4 times :(
i'd appreciat
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How can I get the Skype notification back in the system tray?
I am running 11.04. I have Skype running but it does not show up in the notification tray. It was working until I added Skype to auto-start when I log in. Does anyone know how to make it reappear?
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How to access Skype in Unity?
I don't know how to access Skype in Ubuntu 11.10 because it gives me some error when I press the Skype icon on Unity launcher.
Here is a screenshot.
It's obvious that another instance of Skype is ...
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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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How can I record Skype conversations?
We are a small company and we have a help desk service to support our clients. We want to use Skype to provide voice live support. This is the easy part. What we need also, is to be able to record ...
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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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Can I use Skype through Empathy?
I'd prefer to have my communications centralised in Empathy. Is it possible to see my Skype contacts in Empathy and use voice, video or chat?
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Skype video not working after upgrade from 11.10 to 12.04
I used Skype with this command on Ubuntu 11.10:
LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype
But since I upgraded to 12.04 it dosn't work and I can't use my video (Webcam).
I have latest libv4l ...
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No application icon in Unity bar with Skype 4.0
After installing Skype 4.0 on Ubuntu Precise, I see its indicator in top bar, but there is no running application icon on the left, thus I can't focus into it and pin to the Launcher.
I had 2.2 ...
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How do I get Skype Wrapper working?
I am trying to get to work skype-wrapper on ubuntu 12.04 (x64)
I tried to follow these steps http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/10/how-to-add-skype-to-the-ubuntu-messaging-menu/
Also I tried to ...
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How can I read Skype's menus on a dark theme?
If you use skype with the default 10.04 theme you can't read any menu because the font and background colours are too similar.
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Bad sound on log-in to Skype
Every time I log in to Skype I hear a bad sound on top of the log-in sound. (I hear both bad sound and the log-in sound.)
This problem has existed since I made the full install, (Skype is in my ...
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skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
I am using ubuntu 11.10 64bit,
skype was working however after running sudo apt-get autoremove skype is throwing
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object ...
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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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Copy skype chat history to text files?
I'd like to convert my Skype chat history to a collection of text files for archival purposes. Ideally, I'd like to have a command (e.g. script or app) so that I could do this on a regular basis.
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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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Skype locking up, and microphone “lagging”
I've always had this problems with skype and pulseaudio on ubuntu. Whenever i start up skype, i have to call someone, then hang up 4-5 times, before the other person can hear my voice.
When i, or the ...
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Is there an alternative Skype client?
I love Ubuntu, but one thing I think is a pain is skype for it.
It's outdated, buggy and generally just not as smooth as a lot of the other Ubuntu software.
Is there an alternative for it? I'm not ...
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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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Natty Skype in Unity [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
There's an issue with an Alpha Release of Ubuntu, what should I do?
Hello All,
Here is my question.
I have installed Natty Narwhal, and Installed Skype from Skype ...
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Why can't Skype hear me?
Since I upgraded to Ubuntu 11.10, Skype can't seem to hear me any more. It's not that it transmits poor quality sound, it's just silence. I've tried the echo123 service many times, and there's ...
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When will Skype 4.0 enter Ubuntu's repositories? [closed]
According to this link, Skype 4.0 is released. So when will it enter Ubuntu's repo, and will pidgin-skype still be able to call back Skype for to chat?
Thanks for any further explanations!
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How do I install Skype in 11.10? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I find Skype in the Software Center?
How can I install Skype on Oneiric?
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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 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.
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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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Asus K52F laptop web camera shows upside-down picture in Skype
How to fix upside-down picture produced by web camera in Asus K52F (1.3 Mpix, don't know the model) laptop (Intel i3 M350, Intel video, Ubuntu 10.10) ?
Update: It seems ridiculous :) but the ...
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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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Logitech USB Headset does not work correctly with Skype
How can I configure Skype to correctly use my Logitech USB Headset microphone?
I use Skype 2.1(Beta) with the following USB Headset:
input: Logitech Logitech USB Headset as ...
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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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Microphone problem in Ubuntu 11.10
I am using both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10 on a single system with the same hardware. While I'm making call through Gmail or Skype my voice is audible to others while I'm on Windows 7, but while I'm ...
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How do I get Skype 4.0 to open multiple chat windows?
Since Skype 4.0 I'm not able to open more than one chat window. If I want to chat with more than one person I have to close person one's chat window and open one with person two. Even if I click on ...
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Restoring the Skype contact window
If I close the Skype window, how do I get it back?
Clicking the Skype icon on the launcher just tries to create a new Skype instance. The only way I can get it back is by killing it via the terminal ...
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How can I share my desktop using Skype?
I'm running Ubuntu Lucid Netbook Remix on my laptop and I need to be able to share my desktop for a Skype call. Does anyone know how to get this done?
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How do I start skype in the system tray?
I have skype version 4 is set as one of my startup programs. Whenever skype starts, it pops up in it's full window mode. I would preferably like it to start as just an icon in the system tray.
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What is the difference between skype static and dynamic?
What is difference between skype static and dynamic?
which package is the best for Ubuntu 12.04 on aspire one (d255e-mic issues).
Static newest version - 2.2.0.99
Dynamic and .deb - -2.2.0.35
cheers
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Why do a lot of programs crash in segmentation fault?
For a few days, a lot of programs do not launch properly. This includes Skype, Oracle VM Virtualbox, Scilab, Boinc, LÖVE, OMG! Words! and a little Java program I downloaded from the web (RemoteDroid). ...
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Skype core dump
I got this issue after upgrading to 12.04 from 11.10:
sometimes, it is not clear what trigger the problem, i start skype and I got this:
:~$ skype
Segmentation fault (core dumped)
If I uninstall ...
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Skype not making incoming call sound
This happens only when I get a call. If someone calls me there is absolutely no sound at all. No "someone is calling me" sound. If I call someone I do hear the sound of calling (The cool skype calling ...
