HOWTO: Install Skype on 64-bit Ubuntu

[Cappy]

https://developer.skype.com/LinuxSkype
The skype EULA: http://www.skype.com/company/legal/eula/index.html

Copy and paste the block of code into your terminal to use. The terminal can be found at Applications-->Accessories-->Terminal

Medibuntu's Repositories:
Medibuntu offers skype, which can be added to your repositories here: Medibuntu (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu)
You can then install skype by using your Synaptic Package Manager to search for "skype" or sudo apt-get install skype


Install:

Install directly from the website:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2 libasound2-plugins; wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu-amd64; sudo dpkg -i skype-install.deb



Older Ubuntu Install:


sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2 libasound2-plugins; wget -N frozenfox.freehostia.com/cappy/getlibs-all.deb; wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu-amd64; sudo dpkg -i skype-install.deb; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo getlibs -p libqtcore4 libqtgui4 bluez-alsa


If it fails to run please run "skype" in the terminal and post the output with your question.

[wildlifer]

Works perfectly! Thanks a lot!

[Garyu]

Works great, but no desktop/panel/menu icon/starter... You should add that to make the guide complete. :)

[jespdj]

Note, if you have a webcam, it's not going to work in Skype on Linux; the Linux version of Skype does not support video.

[Cappy]

I'm not sure how to add a menu icon from the command line. I was using skype 1.3 so my old link launches the new one.

[SebbeJohan]

Thanks a lot Cappy! works like a charm!

[Garyu]

I'm not sure how to add a menu icon from the command line. I was using skype 1.3 so my old link launches the new one.

gedit ~/Desktop/Skype.desktop

[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Terminal=false
Exec=skype
Name=Skype
Icon=/usr/share/pixmaps/skype.png

Save the file, and voila you have a desktop icon. You can drag-and-drop it to add it to the panel. I'm not sure how to add it to the menu though, other than right-clicking and choose to edit the menu, but that wouldn't be command-line copy-and-paste...

[fede]

Hello,

First, thanks for the guide.

Second: ia32-libs doesn't seem to be in the repos (universe, multiverse & medibuntu enabled here).


fede@fs-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get install ia32-libs libsigc++-2.0-0c2a
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Couldn't find package ia32-libs
fede@fs-desktop:~$


Is it in backports? Or elsewhere?

Thanks!

[Cappy]

ia32-libs is in universe

or you can just download it from packages

wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/i/ia32-libs/ia32-libs_1.5ubuntu9_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i ia32-libs_1.5ubuntu9_amd64.deb

[fede]

Sorry, I didn't realize you were posting in the amd64 section.

I have a 32 bit processor (using generic kernel). I was trying to follow your instructions for i386; and the error I posted was using feisty 32 bit version. I have double (and triple) checked: I've got universe enabled and there is no ia32-libs package; the link you give is for amd64 as the package name implies, I suppose... Do you know if I need it or something else to make skype 1.4 work on a 32 bit i386 feisty?

Thanks!

[Cappy]

Oops, no, the ia32-libs is only for amd64 compatibility with i386. I didn't know i386 didn't have this library though. I'll take it off the i386 guide. Skype should be working for you now.

[fede]

Thanks! It works perfectly.

[Cappy]

Updated for some unmet dependencies if you didn't have Skype 1.3 installed.

[Cappy]

Updated for the new skype alpha 1.4.0.64.

http://share.skype.com/sites/garage/2007/05/skype_for_linux_14_alpha_updat.html

In comparison with previous build this new release 1.4.0.64 has numerous new features implemented:
feature: Create Account.
feature: Call ordinary phones dialpad.
feature: Graphic emoticons.
feature: X11 public API transport.
feature: DBUS public API transport.
feature: Public API manager dialog in Options.
feature: Mark All Viewed in new events list.
feature: New dialpad and other graphics.
feature: Technical Call Info tooltip.
feature: Birthday reminders.
cleanup: Add hover effect to Myself, Services and Events Area text buttons.
cleanup: Add hover effect to Transfer text buttons.
cleanup: Display (Alpha) or (Beta) tag in header and about box.
cleanup: File Transfer cleanups.
cleanup: Improved contact card look

In addition to long list of new features we have addressed many issues:
bugfix: Changes to line input (mood messages etc), behaves much more nicely now.
bugfix: Crash when opening profile via right-click menu whilst in a call.
bugfix: Delete chats a lot more cleanly.
bugfix: Don’t duplicate users’ languages.
bugfix: Don’t show e-mail address after reloading if it wasn’t stored.
bugfix: Double click pstn contact starts call regardless of chat/call setting.
bugfix: Escaping issue with contact notifications.
bugfix: Event notifications now reset between logins.
bugfix: Expanded contact now has mouseover tooltip on their name.
bugfix: Chat bookmark changes from history are now reflected in chat window.
bugfix: Fix & escaping in Chats menus.
bugfix: Fix for non-workable EULA in Qt 4.3.x.
bugfix: Fix for non-working buttons in Options Dialog in Qt 4.3.x.
bugfix: Fix jumpy drawing on appearing Edit Profile window.
bugfix: Explicitly telling a chat to open should open it, even if minimised.
bugfix: If you close a minimised chat window, you could no longer open the chat.
bugfix: Incorrect match code in Events model lead to unpredictable events.
bugfix: No more ‘Broken Call’ windows.
bugfix: Only (try to) save e-mail addresses and languages when necessary.
bugfix: Opening a blank chat would immediately place it into Recent Chats.
bugfix: Repopulate profile widget editor upon reloading.
bugfix: Search Contacts dialogue corruption.
bugfix: Typing into the chat userlist no longer causes unexpected behaviour on the main contact list.
bugfix: Use plain text body in chat (fixes communication issues with latest Windows Skype versions).
bugfix: View Account Page button now links to account page.

[heracles]

installed it as per excellent script. But like most Linux operations that I do there is no evidence where it is e.g. not in menu or on desktop

[rsambuca]

Great job Cappy. I hope you feel bad, though. You are making me very lazy;)

Maybe I should install Gentoo or something to make up for it.

[fede]

Thanks again. There is a typo in the last line of code: I think you forgot to update the version number in the rm -rf command... very minor thing, though!

[aikishugyo]

Thanks for posting the how-to. I followed all the steps (several times, including pasting, to make sure) but get an error when trying skype. Here is my installed 1.4 alpha as per the how-to using sudo.

gernot@hasu:~$ ls -l /usr/bin/skype
-rwxr-xr-x 1 gernot gernot 17545124 2007-05-21 22:41 /usr/bin/skype

When I run it from the command line I get:

gernot@hasu:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libdbus-1.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

But the library is evidently there:

gernot@hasu:~$ ls -l /usr/lib32/libdbus*
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 29 2007-05-24 08:30 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2 -> /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3.2.0
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 203808 2007-05-24 08:29 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 203808 2007-05-24 08:29 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3.2.0

What can be wrong here? I suspect permissions, but the lib permissions are identical to those of my other libs in the same directory.

Any hints (including application of cluestick) appreciated.

[Cappy]

I'm not sure on this, your file permissions are exactly the same as on my system!
I have a few suggestions that may (or may not) help.
Try linking again:

sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2


if that doesn't work try this:
sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib/libdbus-1.so.2

Sorry, I can't help you more than this =(

[Cappy]

Thanks again. There is a typo in the last line of code: I think you forgot to update the version number in the rm -rf command... very minor thing, though!

Thanks, I changed it ^^

[aikishugyo]

I'm not sure on this, your file permissions are exactly the same as on my system!
I have a few suggestions that may (or may not) help.

/ snipped all the good attempts /

Sorry, I can't help you more than this =(

Sorry mate, all attempts gave identical error :-( Too bad. Will try to install SkePE 1.3 and see what happens.

[ivago]

thx for pointing out to make the symbolic link, didn't had todo that with the first alpha from a few weeks ago so this thread fixed the libdbus error during initially replacing and starting the skype binary.

All by all better than 1.3 but still no video and sms support wich probably won't be fixed in 2007 :(

[robert114]

Thanx thumbs up mate!

[Cappy]

Added a menu icon on the end of the install.

[Zhukov]

Man, you just saved my day! :D

Whenever you come to Portugal just say something and I'll buy you a drink! :D

8-)

[hiazle]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!
Worked like a charm. One question though. Is it this version or am I missing something? I can not start skype minimized to tray. I've checked high and low, but can not find the option in "Preferences"

[Cappy]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!
Worked like a charm. One question though. Is it this version or am I missing something? I can not start skype minimized to tray. I've checked high and low, but can not find the option in "Preferences"

Unfortunately, no. I checked the configuration file and there is no kind of option to enable this. Skype 1.4 is still missing some options. Hopefully they will have this added by next month.
Looking through the configuration file I found an option to automatically answer incoming calls! It can't be enabled in the program options so I'm not sure if it will work or not but I'll be able to try it tomorrow.

Thank you for all the kind remarks! =)

[hiazle]

Unfortunately, no. I checked the configuration file and there is no kind of option to enable this.

Has anyone tried to add the option from a configuration file of a prior version. I don't have my prior version of skype installed, but I figured if we check what the option was, we could manually add it to the new config file. Makes sense?

[Cappy]

It's <StartMinimized>1</StartMinimized> in .Skype/shared.xml but it doesn't work in the new skype.

[hiazle]

It's <StartMinimized>1</StartMinimized> in .Skype/shared.xml but it doesn't work in the new skype.

Oh, ok.. thanx for trying. Looking forward to another update from skype.

[nbayiha]

Hi Cappy thanks a lot for this thread , i got skype install like a charm.
but i have a question
what for this step
sudo mv /usr/bin/skype /usr/bin/skype1.3
if someone is installing skype for the first time ?:p

anyway thanks a lot for the thread.
Make my life a little bit easier.:-D

[Cappy]

Well skype 1.3 and skype 1.4 can coexist peacefully so I decided to leave skype 1.3 alone in case someone wants to use Skype 1.3 at some point (like me!).

There isn't any reason for the line if you are installing skype for the first time. Mainly the reason is that I can't mantain separate blocks of code. I would have to have different blocks of code for 32-bit x 64-bit, fresh install, upgrading from 1.3, upgrading from previous 1.4 alpha. It would be a mess!

[nbayiha]

Thanks for the fast answer dude . And actually snth is bothering me cause i can't find skype icon. i have to look everywhere even in pixmap there is nothing.
i have tried even this
gedit ~/Desktop/Skype.desktop

Code:

[Desktop Entry]
Encoding=UTF-8
Version=1.0
Type=Application
Terminal=false
Exec=skype
Name=Skype
Icon=/usr/share/pixmaps/skype.png

Save the file, and voila you have a desktop icon. You can drag-and-drop it to add it to the panel. I'm not sure how to add it to the menu though, other than right-clicking and choose to edit the menu, but that wouldn't be command-line copy-and-paste...
but nothing till now.

[Cappy]

It is at the bottom of my script (It puts it in Applications-->Internet):

wget http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/skypealphaguide/skype.png
wget http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/skypealphaguide/skypealpha.desktop
sudo mv skype.png /usr/share/icons/
sudo mv skypealpha.desktop /usr/share/applications/
killall gnome-panel

- It saves the skype icon to /usr/share/icons/
If that doesn't work .. try this:

rm ~/.local/share/applications/skypealpha.desktop
rm ~/.local/share/applications/skype.desktop
killall gnome-panel

[nbayiha]

it was actually in Application internet.

Thanks Dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D

[Sladi]

Hi!
I tried the script and nothing happens when I try to start Skype in Appfinder, the menu or in terminal. There are a nice icon and a menu entry in Network installed though.
I use Xubuntu Feisty 64bit.
The script said this:
*****Welcome to My-Skype-Installer*****
====--- You will be asked for your root password during installation. ---===
====--- Installation can take some time depending on you internet speed. ---===
[1] continue and install for 64 bit Ubuntu 7.04
[2] Continue and install for 32 bit Ubuntu 7.04
[3] Stop/Exit
Enter your menu choice [1-3]: 1
Please enter your password and wait as My-Skype-Installer downloads some needed files
--20:28:48-- http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-alpha-generic
=> `getskype-linux-alpha-generic'
Resolving www.skype.com... 198.173.5.35
Connecting to www.skype.com|198.173.5.35|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2 [following]
--20:28:49-- http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2
=> `skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2'
Resolving download.skype.com... 198.63.211.251, 209.0.200.3, 209.0.200.2, ...
Connecting to download.skype.com|198.63.211.251|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 11,430,696 (11M) [application/octet-stream]

100%[====================================>] 11,430,696 21.71K/s ETA 00:00

20:34:15 (34.27 KB/s) - `skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2' saved [11430696/11430696]

mv: `skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2' and `/home/sladi/Desktop/skype-alpha-1.4.0.64-generic.tar.bz2' are the same file
Password:
--20:34:25-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.39, 204.152.191.7
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.39|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 4,962,990 (4.7M) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 4,962,990 38.11K/s ETA 00:00

20:36:53 (35.21 KB/s) - `libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [4962990/4962990]

--20:36:53-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.39, 204.152.191.7
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.39|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 1,205,696 (1.1M) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 1,205,696 42.78K/s ETA 00:00

20:37:40 (25.86 KB/s) - `libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [1205696/1205696]

--20:37:40-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
=> `libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.7, 204.152.191.39
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.7|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 34,224 (33K) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 34,224 30.05K/s

20:37:46 (30.03 KB/s) - `libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb' saved [34224/34224]

--20:37:47-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.39, 204.152.191.7
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.39|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 269,248 (263K) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 269,248 65.24K/s ETA 00:00

20:37:57 (65.14 KB/s) - `libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [269248/269248]

--20:38:04-- http://allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com/skype_icon.png
=> `skype_icon.png'
Resolving allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com... 64.72.119.253
Connecting to allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com|64.72.119.253|:80. .. connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 64,782 (63K) [image/png]

100%[====================================>] 64,782 42.25K/s

20:38:10 (42.21 KB/s) - `skype_icon.png' saved [64782/64782]

--20:38:10-- http://allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com/Skype-1.4.0.desktop
=> `Skype-1.4.0.desktop'
Resolving allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com... 64.72.119.253
Connecting to allyouneedisblog.freehostia.com|64.72.119.253|:80. .. connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 172 [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 172 --.--K/s

20:38:11 (13.67 MB/s) - `Skype-1.4.0.desktop' saved [172/172]

gnome-panel: no process killed
./My-Skype-Installer.sh: line 98: /usr/bin/skype: No such file or directory
./My-Skype-Installer.sh: line 59: skype-1.4.0.64/: No such file or directory

When I type skype in the terminal this happens:
bash: /usr/bin/skype: No such file or directory



edit:
The manual install seems to work, I can use Skype.

[fakie_flip]

It works, but I get these errors.

chris@ubuntu:~/.32bitLibs$ LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/home/chris/.32bitLibs skype
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2145:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.phoneline

[Cappy]

I have no idea what the phoneline control in the mixer is for. I have it on my Audigy 4 also. It doesn't effect skype though.

[Cappy]

If anyone is interested, you can fix the "errors" that look like:

ldconfig: /usr/lib32/libsigc-2.0.so.0 is not a symbolic link

ldconfig: /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 is not a symbolic link

by deleting the file it is complaining about and then creating a soft link with that name to the longer named library that is left.

Here is an example:

/usr/lib32$ ls -la libdbus*
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 25 2007-06-06 22:41 libdbus-1.so.2 -> /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 203808 2007-06-06 22:41 libdbus-1.so.3
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 203808 2007-06-06 22:41 libdbus-1.so.3.2.0
/usr/lib32$ sudo rm libdbus-1.so.3
/usr/lib32$ sudo ln -s libdbus-1.so.3.2.0 libdbus-1.so.3
/usr/lib32$ ls -la libdbus*
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 25 2007-06-06 22:41 libdbus-1.so.2 -> /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 18 2007-06-07 15:33 libdbus-1.so.3 -> libdbus-1.so.3.2.0
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 203808 2007-06-06 22:41 libdbus-1.so.3.2.0


ln -s <target> <newlinkname> makes a soft link. It can be used for directories also.

In short, you can it with a

cd /usr/lib32
sudo rm libdbus-1.so.3
sudo ln -s libdbus-1.so.3.2.0 libdbus-1.so.3
sudo rm libsigc-2.0.so.0
sudo ln -s libsigc-2.0.so.0.0.0 libsigc-2.0.so.0


If this problem happens on a 32-bit machine it would be in the "/usr/lib" directory instead.

[macubo]

I have something similar, always related to ALSA, and I posted something here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=2799137&postcount=18)

[Cappy]

That looks like it may just be a bug in the Skype alpha. You may want to use Skype 1.3 instead

Try this before you do:

mv ~/.asoundrc .asoundrc.old
mv ~/.asoundrc.asoundconf ~/.asoundrc.asoundconf.old

(reboot)

If that doesn't help at all you can change it back with:

mv -f ~/.asoundrc.old .asoundrc
mv -f ~/.asoundrc.asoundconf.old ~/.asoundrc.asoundconf

(reboot)

I doubt this will fix the gnome-power problem but it may fix those ALSA errors.

[macubo]

thank you for your reply.
I noticed that the gnome.power problem is strictly related to the killall gnome-panel command issued by that script.

The problem with ALSA seem to be a minor issue because sound works quite well locally (i.e. I can hear the voice mail test and the ring bell upon calls), but still haven't tried to phone actually.

PS: have you been able to change your avatar in 1.4 alpha?

Little edit: I don't have any ~/.asoundrc* at all
Have tried the voice call test and seemed to work properly. It is using the integrated mic out-of-the-box

[henriquemaia]

I followed this howto to install the latest beta and it works great, even on amd64. Thanks a lot.

[jasnix]

I ran into problems installing this using your script Cappy. It appears they have changed some things in the latest beta release.

I followed your guide and then I just added the following to make it work.

wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -x libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
sudo dpkg -x libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
sudo cp libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/

After that I started skype with no problems.

Hope this helps someone.

-Jason

[Cappy]

Edit: I now see there is a new beta. There is a .deb for Feisty Fawn too! I'll update my guide as soon as I get a chance.

[Cappy]

jasnix, thank you! Those lines work well.
This guide is now updated for Skype Beta =)

[odiseo77]

Hi people, first, thanks to Cappy for the howto; after installing all the necessary libs as instructed, I managed to install skype succesfully. I was so happy that I even made a specific amd64 .deb package and uploaded it to rapidshare (I don't have a server of my own or a website atm). I'm willing to post the link here, but I'm not sure if it's allowed by the forum rules :confused: So, if a mod (or someone else) can give me some advice regarding this doubt, I'll post the link for everyone to download it :)

Greetings.

[Cappy]

"Can I redistribute Skype for Linux?
Yes, you can. For the fine print, read the EULA. In short, please link back to Skype servers for the actual file download (automatic downloading is OK), notify distribution@skype.net about your intentions, and make the Skype EULA terms clear to your users.
http://www.skype.com/company/legal/eula/index.html"

Basically, it says you have to download the binary off their site, but you can redistribute an amd64 script like mine. Is it possible to put my script in an AMD64 deb? That may be the only way.
Edit: Or maybe a AMD64 package with just the libraries in the package and a script to automatically download and install skype.

[odiseo77]

Hi Cappy. Thanks for clarify this for me (I'm not very familiar with licenses and stuff). Well, I read http://www.skype.com/company/legal/promote/distributionterms.html and it seems I have to contact them first, so I'll e-mail to distribution@skype.net as stated there, explaining under which mean and circumstances I'm willing to distribute skype (in an autoinstaller .deb package, in this case) and wait for their answer; but, for the terms and conditions of this license it doesn't seem I can do this, so, I had to do what you suggested (a .deb package that automatically download all the necessary libs and the actual package from the skype site (something that would require a bit more of work from me, scripting and such)).

Thanks again for your answer :)

[galileon]

works for me, thanks!

[D!mon]

Thanks a lot, worked like a charm for me. Btw, where are groups in this beta???

[munden]

Thanks for the instructions. It would have taken me forever to figure that out. Now I have Skype 1.4.0.74 mostly working. Skype chat is OK and I can receive audio but I cannot send audio. I have had this AMD64 machine for only two days so I am still finding everything on it. The mic works - I can echo to the speakers - but nothing gets to Skype.

Can I buy a clue?

[Cappy]

Try this:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=2306168

[fakie_flip]

Help please. These are the errors I am getting.

mike@mike-ubuntu:~$ DISPLAY=:0 skype
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_plug.c:1189:(_snd_pcm_plug_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_hw.c:1423:(_snd_pcm_hw_open) Unknown field hint
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm_asym.c:106:(_snd_pcm_asym_open) capture slave is not defined
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so
ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2106:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_empty.so

[munden]

Thank you Cappy. I hadn't found the "capture control" panel. Everything works fine now. :D

[fakie_flip]

bump! can someone please help? I even tried getting the newest stable alsa-driver, alsa-utils, alsa-libs and compiling them all. Skype worked fine in 32 bit. What's the problem now? If I can't get this solved, I may go back to 32 bit because I use voice chat a lot to communicate with people.

[Gigcsjcx]

Nice work!:)

[sfarber]

Hello.
I have followed all the instructions in that Thread.
It is working fine. The only problem is that the mic doesn't work.
Does anyone have this problem?

Shay.

[b9kline]

I get a "Call Failed: problem with audio playback"
any ideas?

[Cappy]

b9kline:
Look at the bottom of the skype Window, it looks like a gear. Click on it and and click "Options".
Goto "Sound Devices". I had to change mine from "Default Device" to "(hw:Audigy2,0)" on each of the drop down boxes. You can press the "Make a Test Sound" and if your Sound Out Dropdown is correct it will play a sound.
If you have a "less capable" sound card you may need to close anything else playing sound (mainly games since they can be OSS).

sfarber:
See: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=385739

[craigsn]

Hello Cappy, I have Feisty 64 on my machine, with Skype 1.3 installed and working. I tried to find the instructions, if they are here, to upgrade my skype to 1.4. I apologize in advance if they are and I missed them, but can you help me out with the directions to do that? Also, what version do I download, the Feisty version, or something else?

Thanks

[Cappy]

You just follow the directions on the first post for "AMD64 (64-bit) install". http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=432295
It will "upgrade" your skype. You don't need to download anything yourself.

If you sudo mv /usr/bin/skype /usr/bin/skype-1.3
(before you run the code on the first post)
You can run Skype 1.3 after you install the new one with the command "skype-1.3" which I would recommend in case you ever need to use it again.

[craigsn]

Great Cappy, it seems to be working for me. Thanks for the help.

Craig

[Alpinist]

Thanks for the script cappy. Got it working on Kubuntu Feisty no problems. Nice to have skype as I couldn't get the mike to work in TeamSpeak with aoss.

[vinced]

Cappy,
Thanks for the install directions for Skype and the microphone instructions. They work great.
vinced

[suoko]

The package with static libraries works on dapper.
I don't understand why ubuntu devs don't create packages which just install the complete app under /opt like mainactor uses to do.
I guess this method should be used for firefox, SL, google earth and all those packages which is always better to update.
This method allows you to have latest versions without the need of updating all libs.

[Cappy]

Thanks, I didn't know the static would work with Dapper. I've updated the first post with a dapper install. Something in it may be wrong since I can't check it though.

[rajeev1204]

I would like to add one more thank you feather to that cappy of yours .;)



Thanks a lot man.




regards

rajeev

[Niedra]

Followed whole guide until
sudo cp libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
but it shows some error
sudo cp libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
cp: omitting directory `libqt/usr/lib/qt4'
Could anybody help me ?

[Cappy]

Should be sudo cp -R libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/ Thanks, I updated the first post.

[nickdngr]

after initally having followed the instructions on this page: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=260519 (an older thread) and being unsuccessful in installing skype -- but it did install an apps/internet menu location, i clicked the link and followed the directions on the first page of this thread.

when i click on skype in the apps/internet i get nothing. when i type skype in the terminal i get this:

skype: error while loading shared libraries: libsigc-2.0.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

it seems to work for everyone else, so what did i do wrong?

--edit--

after continued reading and searching, i had the getlibs tab open and overlooked it (i thought i'd already read it). thanks a lot! completely solved my problem. the only issue i had was i had to run the line as sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype for it to take. much thanks cappy!

[rsambuca]

Hey Cappy, thanks again! I have been building a 64bit pure debian OS based on the sid (unstable) branch. I tried your how-to and it worked perfectly for the debian build as well (I just used the debian sources for the packages).

[Bokonon]

Thanks for the how-to. 1.4 allows me to use sound (internal mic) on my m1210 and the people I talk with say it is fine.

I still can't use the external mic connection, but this is worlds apart from having no sound at all.

[saru411]

worked perfectly with my 7.04 kubuntu build, on asus p5w dh e6600 64 bit

[rsambuca]

Just a heads-up to everyone that a new update to the 1.4beta just came out. The best thing for me was that you can now start it minimzed!

[Cappy]

Thanks, I've updated the guide. Changed the version numbers [in the script] to *'s so hopefully it won't break next time they decide to give us a new update.

Edit: Oops I made a typo in the dpkg line

http://share.skype.com/sites/linux/2007/08/skype_for_linux_14_beta_update.html
Key updates include (but not limited to):

* Improved display of anitmated Emoticons
* Audio fixes - relative for mic volume and dmix controls
* Better support for USB audio devices
* SuSE and Mandriva packages!

[craigsn]

Cappy, now that things are moving along on the Skype beta, you might include a section in your initial install how to for people who are upgrading. Unless I am wrong, you do not need to do everything in your script. I'm using amd64, so for me, do I need to do the following lines.
(marked with *)
* sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
cd ~
mkdir skypebetainstall
cd skypebetainstall
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
* wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
* wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
* wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
* wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
* dpkg -x libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
* dpkg -x libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
* dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb libqt
* dpkg -x libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
* sudo cp -R libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
* sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2
* sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-*.deb
rm -rf ~/skypebetainstall


I followed your script and everything is working fine, but was just wondering if it was all needed.

Thanks for keeping everything current. I certainly appreciate your effort here.

Craig

[Cappy]

No, you don't need any of those lines that are STARed for upgrading. I put an upgrade section on the first post, thanks for the suggestion.

It had been suggested before but that was back when there wasn't a .deb and it would have been a pain to maintain.

[Barney]

Hi Cappy,

Thanks for all your work on Skype.

My problem: Dapper installed on Dell Dimension 3000/Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz with a USB Phone (Simply Phone/Yealink 1025, supplied from Skype)

Skype 1.3 was working well, except that it froze everything for 5-60 seconds when initially trying to call out, and would then function normally. Therefore, my attempt at upgrading with your directions on page 1 for Dapper/386.

Install per directions went fine - no errors. Skype was started with the previous icon left in the panel to ver. 1.4.0.94. Skype/Options/Sound Devices initially had Default device selected and the initial call-out heard the ringing out in the speakers; call was terminated, and both VOIP USB Phone/(plughw:default,0) and VOIP USB Phone/(hw:default,0) were tried as sound devices, but no sound was detected thru the USB phone on test calls.

Volume control functions (USB Phone selected) showed the Capture driven to the bottom of the scale, and after raising the level, they were driven down again when calls were attempted. Selecting the Alsa mixer function showed a "red" dot above the USB phone Capture function, but no red-out on the bottom of the scale.

This appears to be a sound problem, as the installation went okay, but I just can't call out using the USB phone.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Barney

[Cappy]

I'm not sure, I would try asking on the linux skype forums:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showforum=18

[Barney]

Skype Download page shows:

Software requirements

* Qt 4.2.1+
* D-Bus 1.0.0
* libsigc++ 2.0.2
* libasound2 1.0.12

Dapper is missing all of these. Is it possible to add these? &, from where could one get them?

[Cappy]

Use the first post on the first page where it says "Dapper".

[Barney]

Cappy,

I tried the Dapper install (again) from page one of this thread, but again I had no sound on 1.4. Fortunately, 1.3 had been moved (mv) and I just located it and reverted to 1.3.

As I'm working on my Mom's computer and I'll be leaving tomorrow, I'll leave it on 1.3, until I return in September to give it another try. Mom is 84 years old and the only one in town with Ubuntu, or any form of linux for that matter. She loves it: "It just doesn't break!"

Barney

[Cappy]

My apologies, I didn't remember you had posted about the USB phone before. Leaving Skype 1.3 active is the best choice. 1.4 is still incomplete and is actually lacking more functionality than 1.3 (well other than the freezing problem everyone had). The newest version of skype says it added some more USB functionality but I guess it doesn't help with your skype phone. Skype 1.4 is more of a rewrite so that they can abandon some kind of licensing problem they have with 1.3.

Good luck to you.

[halfmanhalfbug]

Hi Cappy. I installed skype 1.4 beta on an HP L2000 (equivalent to Compaq dv2000 I think).It works fine. Thanks for the excellent script. Do the packages downloaded by wget need to be updated by hand?
And one note about the sound in general in Feisty: it's very quiet even when cranked to 95% (and all other controls such as PC speaker and line-in at 100%). Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks again,
hmhb

[Cappy]

Do the packages downloaded by wget need to be updated by hand?


Only when you upgrade to Gutsy in the future should you need to re-run a skype "install" that will give you the new 32-bit libraries.


And one note about the sound in general in Feisty: it's very quiet even when cranked to 95% (and all other controls such as PC speaker and line-in at 100%). Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks again,
hmhb

Have you enabled all of your sound controls? If you haven't, click on the speaker icon in the top right corner, Goto Edit-->Preferences and check all the boxes there. See if any of your controls are turned down half way.

It's also possible there is something on either the switches or options tab that could be changed (depends on the sound card).

[RavanH]

Hi,

I had installed Skype following your instructions and it has been running fine for a while. Now for some reason Skype stopped working and I re-installed the latest beta following your instructions again. Only now I get an error when starting Skype from terminal:
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libasound.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
But libasound2 is installed according to Synaptic... Any ideas how this came about or rather: how this can be solved?

EDIT: I found one symlink libasound.so.2 in /usr/lib on my system that points to /usr/lib/libasound.so.2.0.0 with root ownership...

[Cappy]

Try

sudo apt-get install lib32asound2


or


sudo apt-get --reinstall install lib32asound2

[RavanH]

sudo apt-get --reinstall install lib32asound2


Thanks Cappy for your quick reply. I tried the above one (because also lib32asound2 was reported as being installed already) but then command skype resulted in skype: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.6: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory so I reinstalled lib32stdc++ but after that I got skype: error while loading shared libraries: libz.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory so then I reinstalled lib32z1...

Again, skype returned a new error: skype: error while loading shared libraries: libgthread-2.0.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory but now I'm not sure which library I have to (re)install. I found lib32gcc1 installed (but cannot reinstall) and lib32g2c0 and lib32gcj7 not installed... Any of these or am I looking in the wrong place?

A bizarre chain of events. What in the world could have caused these packages to get broken?

[Cappy]

I don't know why your packages are breaking =(
It seems your 32-bit libs have been removed but dpkg still thinks they are installed.

Try

sudo apt-get --reinstall install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl

since those libraries are from there.


You can also try getlibs and see if it can fix (any/all) of the problems.
It's

sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
in case you forgot

[rsambuca]

Skype released a hotfix update to version 1.4.0.99 today.

[Cappy]

Thanks for the info.
I just checked the new skype and it requires no new dependencies.

[RavanH]

You can also try getlibs and see if it can fix (any/all) of the problems.
It's

sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
in case you forgot

Ooops, I forgot indeed :roll:

Here's the output: $ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
Matched library libglib-2.0.so.0 to /feisty/libs/libglib2.0-0
Matched library libgthread-2.0.so.0 to /feisty/libs/libglib2.0-0
The following i386 libraries will be installed:
/feisty/libs/libglib2.0-0
Continue? (y/n) y
Downloading.Installing libraries ...
ravan@ravan-laptop:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
This application isn't missing any dependencies
ravan@ravan-laptop:~$ skype

:guitar:

Thanks!

[maxrisc]

Works perfectly on Tribe4 Gutsy 64bit

Bless you brother :)

[rsambuca]

Now if only skype gets their servers fixed...

[penguis]

Now that I'm not behind my college's firewall, ran through these instructions and the install went like a charm.

BUT...

When running Skype through the gui, nothing happens. Doesn't even show up in System Monitor. When I try to run it in terminal, I get this:

symbol lookup error: /usr/lib/libQtGui.so.4: undefined symbol: _ZN14QObjectPrivate15checkWindowRoleEv

Any advice? I'm thinking of running the dls from the beginning of the instructions, only removing with apt-get instead of installing.

That aside, thanks a mil, Cappy. She's lookin' great!

EDIT: Removed and re-installed all the libraries mentioned at the beginning, Now Skype runs as happy as a clam. On the downside, I killed wine. Bah. Back to the forums!

[murgan]

Special Thanks To: Kilz, jasnix

https://developer.skype.com/LinuxSkype
August 1, 2007: Skype 1.4.0.94 released.
The skype EULA: http://www.skype.com/company/legal/eula/index.html

If you get bad sound quality while using skype beta have your other skype user upgrade their skype also (Windows has v3.2, Mac has v2.6).
After installing Skype 1.4 beta you can run it from your (Applications-->Internet) Menu at the top left of your screen.

Feisty (7.04) and Edgy (6.10) install:

32-bit AND 64-bit upgrade from a previous Skype 1.4 Beta/Alpha:

wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-*.deb


AMD64 (64-bit) install:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
cd ~
mkdir skypebetainstall
cd skypebetainstall
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
dpkg -x libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
sudo cp -R libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2
sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-*.deb
rm -rf ~/skypebetainstall


i386 (32-bit) install:

sudo apt-get install libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libdbus-1-3 libqt4-core libqt4-gui
cd ~
mkdir skypebetainstall
cd skypebetainstall
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i skype-*.deb
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib/libdbus-1.so.2
sudo rm -rf ~/skypebetainstall


Dapper (Ubuntu 6.04) install:

Dapper AMD64 (64-bit):

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static
tar -xvjf skype_static*.tar.bz2
cd skype_static*
sudo mv skype /usr/bin/
sudo mkdir /usr/share/skype
sudo mv sounds /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv icons /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv skype.desktop /usr/share/applications/
cd ..
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.16-3_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.16-3_i386.deb libsigc
wget http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-2_0.60-6ubuntu8.1_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -x libdbus-1-2_0.60-6ubuntu8.1_i386.deb libsigc
sudo cp -R libsigc/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
sudo rm -rf skype_static*
sudo rm -rf libsigc


Dapper i386 (32-bit):

sudo apt-get install libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libdbus-1-2
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static
tar -xvjf skype_static*.tar.bz2
cd skype_static*
sudo mv skype /usr/bin/
sudo mkdir /usr/share/skype
sudo mv sounds /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv icons /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv skype.desktop /usr/share/applications/
cd ..
sudo rm -rf skype_static*


Use "skype" to run skype 1.4 beta.

Works very well. Thanks. Also icon is on the desktop. The only missing item is webcam, which I think skype will resolve the problem soon.:)

[DMcCann87]

Thank you so much for the guide! After finishing up, it loaded up like it was always on there. :guitar:

[Soarer]

I'd like to add my thanks too Cappy. Worked like a charm.Thanks for posting this great guide.

[paulororke]

Great notes. I'd tried for ages to get this working and finally - the RIGHT way....

[scrapmetal]

Thanks, used cut and paste method on first page, no luck, probably me.
Used craigsn on pg 8 with * lines deleted, worked PERFECT.
Thanks for a great resource, that even a newbie can succeed.

An apple does not FALL to the ground, it avoids floating pointlessly around in space.

[henriquemaia]

Works great in Gutsy. Thanks a lot.

[fr33d1v3r]

Thanx Cappy! I am really grateful, it works just fine!

[rsambuca]

Just a heads up to everyone that Skype 1.4 has now gone gold. They have given it the codename The Panacea (http://share.skype.com/sites/garage/2007/10/skype_for_linux_14_gold_panacea.html)

[techpr]

Just a heads up to everyone that Skype 1.4 has now gone gold. They have given it the codename The Panacea (http://share.skype.com/sites/garage/2007/10/skype_for_linux_14_gold_panacea.html)

just Installed 1.4.0.118, works fine...thanks!

[HilliBilly]

cappy, you wrote:

wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb

i have two questions:

a) i do have (in gutsy) a libsigc++-2.0 (version 2.0.17-2ubuntu2 according to synaptic) and a libdbus-1-3 (version 1.1.1.-3ubuntu2 according to synaptic) installed already, what does this mean?

b) synaptics offers me libqt4-core in newer version (4.3.2.-0ubuntu2) and also a newer version of libqt4-gui (4.3.2.-0ubuntu2), why are you using the older versions?

[tzulberti]

Thanks, this worked for me...

[Cappy]

i have two questions:

a) i do have (in gutsy) a libsigc++-2.0 (version 2.0.17-2ubuntu2 according to synaptic) and a libdbus-1-3 (version 1.1.1.-3ubuntu2 according to synaptic) installed already, what does this mean?

b) synaptics offers me libqt4-core in newer version (4.3.2.-0ubuntu2) and also a newer version of libqt4-gui (4.3.2.-0ubuntu2), why are you using the older versions?

a) You need the 32-bit version of that library - if you are using the 64-bit version then you can only install the 64-bit version of libsigc. If you are using 32-bit you don't need this guide - you can just double click on the skype .deb file and it will install and run everything.

b) Because that is the correct library version for Feisty 64-bit. If you want the version of the libraries that Gutsy uses I suggest using getlibs:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=474790

[be4truth]

I installed Skype 1.4 stable on Gutsy beta full updated 64 bit and it works with the Feisty amd64 instructions. Thx a lot!

[HilliBilly]

hi cappy,

thanks for the explanation! i installed getlibs (i really like the concept of your script!) .

now skype is running but freezes after making the first call. i am asking myself if i have done something wrong during installation (i.e. mixing 32~64bit stuff in a stupid way) or this is a 'normal' skype problem (which i have to solve somewhere eles). i did this:

:~/skype_1.4.0.118$ sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype*.deb
[sudo] password for hjs:
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
Selecting previously deselected package skype.
(Reading database ... 115193 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking skype (from skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of skype:
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
dpkg: error processing skype (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype

my fault :), i forgot to install libqt4-core and libqt4-gui, what i did now via synaptic. then again:

:~/skype_1.4.0.118$ sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype*.deb
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
(Reading database ... 115416 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace skype 1.4.0.118-1 (using skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement skype ...
Setting up skype (1.4.0.118-1) ...

:~/skype_1.4.0.118$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libQtDBus.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

:~/skype_1.4.0.118$ getlibs /usr/bin/skype
Matched library libQtCore.so.4 to /gutsy/libs/libqt4-core
Matched library libQtDBus.so.4 to /gutsy/libs/libqt4-core
Matched library libQtGui.so.4 to /gutsy/libs/libqt4-gui
Matched library libQtNetwork.so.4 to /gutsy/libs/libqt4-core
Matched library libsigc-2.0.so.0 to /gutsy/libs/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a
The following i386 libraries will be installed:
/gutsy/libs/libqt4-core
/gutsy/libs/libqt4-gui
/gutsy/libs/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a
Continue? (y/n) y
Downloading... Installing libraries ...
New depedencies have been detected:
libdbus-1.so.3
Matched library libdbus-1.so.3 to /gutsy/libs/libdbus-1-3
The following i386 libraries will be installed:
/gutsy/libs/libdbus-1-3
Continue? (y/n) y
Downloading. Installing libraries ...

:~/skype_1.4.0.118$ skype
Fontconfig warning: "/etc/fonts/conf.d/53-monospace-lcd-filter.conf", line 17: invalid constant used : legacy
Killed

or maybe ... someone else could help me?

[Cappy]

Top google search shows that your error occurs for 32-bit programs when you need to re-install your video card drivers.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=3466965

[HilliBilly]

sorry, do not really understand your answer resp. the thread you mentioned, maybe i am still too much of a newbie.

do you mean i have to re-install my video card driver for my ATI Technologies Inc RV570 [Radeon X1950 Pro] to be able to use skype? i saw that update-manager wants to install a newer version anyway ... and doing this update, would this solve my video card driver problem (i.e. is updating equal to re-installing in this case)?

[JJNova]

I just wanted to say thank you for this. I was messing around with trying to make 32 libs work, and was having one hell of a time.

Thank you very much.

[ddave01]

Cappy
Many thanks for showing the way in Skype install to AMD 64 bit
ddave01

[exz]

worked great, thanks

[saru411]

hello cappy

my girl friend decided she wanted to install skype on my system but does not know anything about linux/ubuntu. she went to the skype website and dl the linux skype there. she then clicked yes she says. i have no idea what she did and im a little annoyed she touched my system but thats not important here. i have since tried installing your 64 bit skype from this thread and have run into a problem. well, im not sure that its a problem because i have not tried skype yet. the problem is that there werte errors while installing. i've included the install output here. please tell me how to continue. one thing that might have caused the issue is that i copy and paste you entire script in one copy/paste. should i have done it line by line?

saru@Lain:~$ sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
Password:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
ia32-libs-gtk is already the newest version.
ia32-libs-sdl is already the newest version.
lib32asound2 is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
saru@Lain:~$ sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
ia32-libs-gtk is already the newest version.
ia32-libs-sdl is already the newest version.
lib32asound2 is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
saru@Lain:~$ cd ~
saru@Lain:~$ mkdir skypebetainstall
saru@Lain:~$ cd skypebetainstall
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu--14:11:40-- http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
=> `getskype-linux-ubuntu'
Resolving www.skype.com... 204.9.163.136
Connecting to www.skype.com|204.9.163.136|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb [following]
--14:11:40-- http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb
=> `skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb'
Resolving download.skype.com... 198.173.5.10, 198.173.5.11, 209.0.200.3, ...
Connecting to download.skype.com|198.173.5.10|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 13,384,906 (13M) [application/octet-stream]

100%[====================================>] 13,384,906 411.54K/s ETA 00:00

14:12:10 (441.19 KB/s) - `skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb' saved [13384906/13384906]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
--14:12:10-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.7, 204.152.191.39
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.7|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 1,205,696 (1.1M) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 1,205,696 366.39K/s ETA 00:00

14:12:13 (365.48 KB/s) - `libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [1205696/1205696]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
--14:12:13-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.39, 204.152.191.7
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.39|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 4,962,990 (4.7M) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 4,962,990 377.86K/s ETA 00:00

14:12:28 (338.46 KB/s) - `libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [4962990/4962990]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
--14:12:28-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
=> `libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.7, 204.152.191.39
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.7|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 34,224 (33K) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 34,224 110.09K/s

14:12:28 (110.07 KB/s) - `libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb' saved [34224/34224]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
--14:12:28-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
=> `libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb'
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org... 204.152.191.39, 204.152.191.7
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org|204.152.191.39|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 269,248 (263K) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 269,248 293.33K/s

14:12:29 (292.71 KB/s) - `libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb' saved [269248/269248]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ dpkg -x libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ dpkg -x libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb libqt
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ dpkg -x libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ sudo cp -R libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-*.deb
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
Selecting previously deselected package skype.
(Reading database ... 114267 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking skype (from skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb) ...
dpkg: skype: dependency problems, but configuring anyway as you request:
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
Setting up skype (1.4.0.118-1) ...

Configuration file `/etc/dbus-1/system.d/skype.conf', does not exist on system.
Installing new config file as you request.
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ rm -rf ~/skypebetainstall
saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$


thanks for your time and help

[Soarer]

OK. Two problems so far.

1. You are installing 32 bit Skype - is that what you wanted to do?
2. Paste the commands one at a time.

Your girlfriend is doing things 'the windows way'. I often think that creates a lot of support problems down the line.

[saru411]

skype is only 32 bit, so yes im installing the 32 bit skype. i'm well aware my girlfriend is doing things the incorrect way. i got into a fight over this telling her not to install things on my computer. i will try installing by going line by line now and return with the result. and if it is to be installed line by line why doesnt it say so in the instructions or broken down into line by line quotes?

[saru411]

saru@Lain:~/skypebetainstall$ sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-*.deb
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
(Reading database ... 114381 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace skype 1.4.0.118-1 (using skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement skype ...
dpkg: skype: dependency problems, but configuring anyway as you request:
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
Setting up skype (1.4.0.118-1) ...


again i got the same error while installing line by line. so this script was ment to be copied and pasted as a whole. installing line by line isnt an issue. now does any one know how to get my system back to preskyped so i can try installing this script or do you know how to get libqt4-core and libqt4-gui?

[Cappy]

Those errors you are getting are normal (you don't need those dependencies it is warning you about - ignore them). You can copy and paste the whole chunk of code into the terminal. There isn't any need to copy line by line.

Also, your girlfriend couldn't mess anything up with a 32-bit debian file anyway. It won't work for a 64-bit system.

Your skype should work when you run "skype" in the terminal.

[Soarer]

Those libraries are both available in the (Gutsy) repos.

The problem with cutting & pasting a series of commands is that you don't see the errors as they happen so you can stop and think about what went wrong before carrying on. The commands worked for me on 64bit Gutsy and I have functioning Skype, but maybe I am not trusting enough - I did them one at a time and monitored the output as it went along.

[RoboRutt]

Heya All,

Just thought I would pop my $0.02 worth in ... Did the first method (top of thread) but got some library/ dependency issues. I am using Fiesty on a Q6600, and found this worked:

First: Original code posted by Cappy


wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-*.deb


Then, you get the error :

dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of skype:
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
dpkg: error processing skype (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:

So just follow up with the code:


sudo apt-get install -f


This seems to work for me, done it on two Fiesty machines now... Happy to get comment/critique from those more geek than me.

Cheers,
:)RR

[Surge]

Sorry, I don't have the patience to read through the full thread, but I had an ultra-simple approach to running sky in just a few seconds.

1. Install all 32bit libraries from repository
2. Download latest Skype 1.4 static package
3. Extract the package to /opt
4. sudo ln -sf /opt/skype_static-1.4.0.118 skype
5. Put small script into /opt/bin (which is on my path (set through /etc/environment)), I call it skype
#!/bin/bash
linux32 /opt/skype/skype
6. sudo chmod +x /opt/bin/skype
Add link to /opt/bin/skype in any place/way you want.

Others might prefer /usr/local or other places, for me /opt sits on a separate partition and can be used by both 64 and 32 bit linux installs.

[Cappy]

Those libraries are both available in the (Gutsy) repos.

The problem with cutting & pasting a series of commands is that you don't see the errors as they happen so you can stop and think about what went wrong before carrying on. The commands worked for me on 64bit Gutsy and I have functioning Skype, but maybe I am not trusting enough - I did them one at a time and monitored the output as it went along.

You ignore the error about the missing libraries because it is actually warning about missing the 64-bit version of those libraries even though the correct 32-bit are installed. It doesn't matter that you get dependency errors when force installing a 32-bit deb.

[saru411]

You ignore the error about the missing libraries because it is actually warning about missing the 64-bit version of those libraries even though the correct 32-bit are installed. It doesn't matter that you get dependency errors when force installing a 32-bit deb.

the error is what i was worried about. if its normal then i have no issues. maybe you could add a small note about the errors being normal under the 64 bit terminal script you have. i know it would have saved me all of these posts. i ran skype last night and it works fine. thanks for the help and my girlfriend is off the hook =)

[mux]

thanks a lot for this howto!

the AMD64 bit installation instructions worked perfectly and the install was painless and i had no troubles at all getting skype to work.

mux

[Cappy]

Special Thanks To: Kilz, jasnix

https://developer.skype.com/LinuxSkype
August 1, 2007: Skype 1.4.0.94 released.
The skype EULA: http://www.skype.com/company/legal/eula/index.html

If you get bad sound quality while using skype beta have your other skype user upgrade their skype also (Windows has v3.2, Mac has v2.6).
After installing Skype 1.4 beta you can run it from your (Applications-->Internet) Menu at the top left of your screen.

Feisty (7.04) and Edgy (6.10) install:

32-bit AND 64-bit upgrade from a previous Skype 1.4 Beta/Alpha:

wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
sudo dpkg -i --force-architecture skype-*.deb


AMD64 (64-bit) install:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
cd ~
mkdir skypebetainstall
cd skypebetainstall
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb
dpkg -x libqt4-core_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libqt4-gui_4.2.3-0ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.17-2build1_i386.deb libqt
dpkg -x libdbus-1-3_1.0.2-1ubuntu3_i386.deb libqt
sudo cp -R libqt/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
sudo ln -s /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.3 /usr/lib32/libdbus-1.so.2
sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-*.deb
rm -rf ~/skypebetainstall


32-bit install (If you don't know what you have use this):

http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu



Dapper (Ubuntu 6.04) install:

Dapper AMD64 (64-bit):

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static
tar -xvjf skype_static*.tar.bz2
cd skype_static*
sudo mv skype /usr/bin/
sudo mkdir /usr/share/skype
sudo mv sounds /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv icons /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv skype.desktop /usr/share/applications/
cd ..
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/libs/libsigc++-2.0/libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.16-3_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -x libsigc++-2.0-0c2a_2.0.16-3_i386.deb libsigc
wget http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/d/dbus/libdbus-1-2_0.60-6ubuntu8.1_i386.deb
sudo dpkg -x libdbus-1-2_0.60-6ubuntu8.1_i386.deb libsigc
sudo cp -R libsigc/usr/lib/* /usr/lib32/
sudo ldconfig /usr/lib32
sudo rm -rf skype_static*
sudo rm -rf libsigc


Dapper i386 (32-bit):

sudo apt-get install libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libdbus-1-2
wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-static
tar -xvjf skype_static*.tar.bz2
cd skype_static*
sudo mv skype /usr/bin/
sudo mkdir /usr/share/skype
sudo mv sounds /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv icons /usr/share/skype/
sudo mv skype.desktop /usr/share/applications/
cd ..
sudo rm -rf skype_static*


Use "skype" to run skype 1.4 beta.

I am changing the post above to use my script getlibs instead. Otherwise Gutsy and Edgy users will end up with Feisty libraries.

[steefjeqv]

Thanks Cappy,

Works great on my new Gutsy 64 bit install.

Greetings,
Steven

[nikitavfx]

One more vote for the static version. Much simpler install. On a Mac Pro, Skype was freezing with the debian version of Skype (grabbed all the libs with getlibs).

Here's how it worked for me:

http://macprolinux.blogspot.com/2007/10/skype-on-64-bit-gutsy.html

[spellico]

thanks so much for this! wish all the how to were this clear. couldn't install the newer version and the 1.3 kept freezing in dapper. It worked perfectly!!!

[jonah1980]

hi i used getlibs to install skype and it worked great, it runs ok etc but my microphone doesn't pick up any sound whatever i try... can anyone help?

[Portent]

Worked great for 64-bit install. I originally had an error, then went back to check all the commands. I was missing a few letters of one of the http addresses. It looked like this:

http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Ca...tlibs-all.deb

but was supposed to be this:

http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb

Who knows, I'm probably the only one to do that. In any case, skype is up and working great.

[Cappy]

Worked great for 64-bit install. I originally had an error, then went back to check all the commands. I was missing a few letters of one of the http addresses. It looked like this:

http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Ca...tlibs-all.deb

but was supposed to be this:

http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb

Who knows, I'm probably the only one to do that. In any case, skype is up and working great.

Thanks, I didn't notice that - I'll find a way to fix it.

Edit: Fixed, thanks.

[enetic]

Works great, but no desktop/panel/menu icon/starter... You should add that to make the guide complete. :)

if you rightclick on a panel and choose "add to panel" you can add "application launcher" its the best way...

[tarekeldeeb]

THANKS :popcorn:

I tried many HowTOs .. this works perfectly ..

I have Ubuntu 7.10 / AMD64

[lamnk]

Sorry, I don't have the patience to read through the full thread, but I had an ultra-simple approach to running sky in just a few seconds.

1. Install all 32bit libraries from repository
2. Download latest Skype 1.4 static package
3. Extract the package to /opt
4. sudo ln -sf /opt/skype_static-1.4.0.118 skype
5. Put small script into /opt/bin (which is on my path (set through /etc/environment)), I call it skype
#!/bin/bash
linux32 /opt/skype/skype
6. sudo chmod +x /opt/bin/skype
Add link to /opt/bin/skype in any place/way you want.

Others might prefer /usr/local or other places, for me /opt sits on a separate partition and can be used by both 64 and 32 bit linux installs.
Work perfectly ! Thanks

[ZERO_SHIFT]

Thanks for the how-to!

[ZERO_SHIFT]

I wonder though will Skype have 64bit versions soon? How come 64bit OSX leopard has support?

[mauris]

wow. you are genius. I was straggling with the installation for some now. THANKS A LOT. :guitar:

[Kittyhawk]

Thanks Cappy it does work properly :)

[Simpele]

How about Skype 2 beta?

I'm getting skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

[Cappy]

Skype with video! zomg!
run
cd; sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2; wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype

I'll add a 2.0 guide to the tutorial in a few minutes.

Edit: Added to the front post.

[Dripbagulhos]

Skype with video! zomg!
run


I'll add a 2.0 guide to the tutorial in a few minutes.

Edit: Added to the front post.

Hi! I followed the tutorial (Gutsy AMD64 + Skype Beta). It worked fine. Skype is now on gnome menu, it works fine for audio, but it shows the message "No devices found" (see attachment). My webcam works with camorama...

Any clue? :-)

Thanks!

[tighem]

Skype for me is not working with a standard mic and not at all with bluetooth. On BT it's complaining about the following:

ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2105:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_bluetooth.so

[Cappy]

Hi! I followed the tutorial (Gutsy AMD64 + Skype Beta). It worked fine. Skype is now on gnome menu, it works fine for audio, but it shows the message "No devices found" (see attachment). My webcam works with camorama...

Any clue? :-)

Thanks!

Same issue - I'll let you know when I find a solution.

[Cappy]

Skype for me is not working with a standard mic and not at all with bluetooth. On BT it's complaining about the following:

ALSA lib ../../../src/pcm/pcm.c:2105:(snd_pcm_open_conf) Cannot open shared library /usr/lib/alsa-lib/libasound_module_pcm_bluetooth.so

Mic issues are beyond the scope of this tutorial. You'll need to find out what sound card you have and search on the forums for it to find a solution to enable the mic (usually painless). You may want to check here first: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=205449

As for bluetooth you should try
sudo apt-get install bluez-utils

[Dripbagulhos]

Hi Cappy and friends!

I don't know if I am in the right direction, but i coded:

$ dmesg | grep skype
[ 2702.663602] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f423e064) on /dev/video0
[ 2702.663612] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f423e0cc) on /dev/video0

And, sure, the device exists:

$ ls /dev/vid*
/dev/video0

My guess: poor implementation of video on skype. I don't know why they don't open their code!! If their programers have no time (and I not talking about capacity!!) to mantain the Linux version in the same level of windows, just let the people who is capable, do it! Am I so wrong?

:-)

[Cappy]

Hi Cappy and friends!

I don't know if I am in the right direction, but i coded:

$ dmesg | grep skype
[ 2702.663602] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f423e064) on /dev/video0
[ 2702.663612] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f423e0cc) on /dev/video0

And, sure, the device exists:

$ ls /dev/vid*
/dev/video0

My guess: poor implementation of video on skype. I don't know why they don't open their code!! If their programers have no time (and I not talking about capacity!!) to mantain the Linux version in the same level of windows, just let the people who is capable, do it! Am I so wrong?

:-)

I've been trying to get it to work with a skype dev. It seems to be a kernel module (gspca) that was compiled incorrectly in Ubuntu's 64-bit kernel. It is a 64-bit only problem.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the kernel so I'm having problems getting the module to run correctly after compiling from the author's source page.

Remember that it *is* still beta .. I'm sure this is going to be one of the first things they find a solution to.

[kiepmad]

How I installed skype 2.0 beta!
N.B.: I had skype 1.4 and 32bit libraries installed before.

Download skype from official page, the ubuntu feisty package.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/linux/beta/choose/

open terminal

cd /location/of/skype
sudo dpkg --force-architecture -i skype-debian_2.0.0.13-1_i386.deb


After installation, I used
ldd /usr/bin/skype
to find missing libraries

I found that the libXss.so.1 was missing.

What I made:
getlibs -32 libXss.so.1

That was it, it's working, but does not my recognize my webcam. ;)

[kr0n1x]

the link of skype in the first post isn't correct.
it download the 1.4 version instead of newer beta ...(or i did some error doing the command in terminal?)

[Cappy]

the link of skype in the first post isn't correct.
it download the 1.4 version instead of newer beta ...(or i did some error doing the command in terminal?)

The links are correct. There is a code section to install 1.4 and then there is a code section to install 2.0

[Cuppa-Chino]

I found that the libXss.so.1 was missing.

What I made:
getlibs -32 libXss.so.1


maybe I am daft but that does nothing on mine...

desktop:/usr/lib32$ getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
Usage: getlibs /path/to/binary


and then you reinstall getlibs and you are done! as described here (http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=2849759&postcount=1)

[Cappy]

If you run the script on the first post it should upgrade getlibs to the newest version.

Also, if you decide not to use the first post I would use
sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
so that it would solve any other missing dependencies.

[Dripbagulhos]

I've been trying to get it to work with a skype dev. It seems to be a kernel module (gspca) that was compiled incorrectly in Ubuntu's 64-bit kernel. It is a 64-bit only problem.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the kernel so I'm having problems getting the module to run correctly after compiling from the author's source page.

Remember that it *is* still beta .. I'm sure this is going to be one of the first things they find a solution to.

So, let's wait for the fix! :-)

Thank you for the patience and good will!

[saw24]

$ dmesg | grep skype
[ 2702.663602] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f423e064) on /dev/video0
[ 2702.663612] ioctl32(skype:10278): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f423e0cc) on /dev/video0

And, sure, the device exists:

$ ls /dev/vid*
/dev/video0

Same here. But: Cam works with Ekiga.

[Dripbagulhos]

Yes! I've forgotten to mention it. My cam works with camorama and Ekiga.

[kstan_79]

No luck for my ubuntu gutsy 64bit, I'd installthe skype successfully, I can start the skype as well.

after login then the skype not responding, when I click option it freeze too.
In console I can't see any error message. However I saw the network utilization high, and it keep sending www[sync] package.

I install skype with getlibs.

[kr0n1x]

Anyway i can look my Windows Xp friends with cam...i can look their cam...
but they can't look me...my cam isn't found in skype.
in other software like amsn, ekiga, mplayer, vlc..the webcam works well

edit: in gutsy 64 bit

[HellBoyz77]

Same here, the cam (stk11xx) is recognized in camorama and ekiga but not in skype.

Gutsy 64bit, nvidia proprietary driver, compiz fusion enabled.

This is the log:

Nov 9 19:18:44 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5088.346523] ioctl32(skype:26462): Unknown cmd fd(34) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f437c064) on /dev/video0
Nov 9 19:18:44 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5088.346538] ioctl32(skype:26462): Unknown cmd fd(34) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f437c0cc) on /dev/video0
Nov 9 19:19:09 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5112.821501] ioctl32(skype:26462): Unknown cmd fd(34) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f437c064) on /dev/video0
Nov 9 19:19:09 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5112.821515] ioctl32(skype:26462): Unknown cmd fd(34) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f437c0cc) on /dev/video0
Nov 9 19:19:31 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5135.070493] ioctl32(skype:483): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(80685600){t:'V';sz:104} arg(f4307064) on /dev/video0
Nov 9 19:19:31 HBuntuMobile kernel: [ 5135.070794] ioctl32(skype:483): Unknown cmd fd(13) cmd(803c7601){t:'v';sz:60} arg(f43070cc) on /dev/video0

[Dripbagulhos]

No luck for my ubuntu gutsy 64bit, I'd installthe skype successfully, I can start the skype as well.

after login then the skype not responding, when I click option it freeze too.
In console I can't see any error message. However I saw the network utilization high, and it keep sending www[sync] package.

I install skype with getlibs.

Although we all have this issue with Gutsy AMD64 and webcam on skype, I had no other problem with this beta. Today I have made some calls to regular phones, cel phones and my skype friends. The sound is clear, no lags, etc. I have put it on my "Sessions" to auto start with every login, and no problems either: it is starting quickly and always conecting to skype server.

I think I will try these beta on the other machine (i386) witch has the same version of Ubuntu (7.10) but is 32 bits. I suppose that on that machi it should work...

Thanks for everyone's reports!

[hellmet]

Hi! I followed the tutorial (Gutsy AMD64 + Skype Beta). It worked fine. Skype is now on gnome menu, it works fine for audio, but it shows the message "No devices found" (see attachment). My webcam works with camorama...

Any clue? :-)

Thanks!
Same problem..

Thanks a ton for the tutorial though.. This will mean no more windows for voice..

[Emblem Parade]

Amazing work, Cappy. getlibs is an excellent idiot-proof tool.

I just wonder if you or anyone else knows how to uninstall Skype if it's installed this way (using skype-install.deb)? It doesn't, of course, appear as an apt package.

Also, if someone discovers a way to get webcams working with Skype 2.0 Beta on AMD64, be sure to let us starving users know!

[Cappy]

To remove skype you sudo dpkg -r skype

[snkmad]

Skype installed with no problems here on Gutsy amd64.
But when i go to Options, under Soud Devices , and make a test call, i cant hear me.
I know my mic is working, but how do i configure it for skype?

[Mr. Knuffke]

Same problem that others have spoken to on this thread. Skype Beta 2.0 in Gutsy on a 64 bit AMD. Audio is fine. Webcam is not found. Webcam works in everything else that I have ever used it with.

[snkmad]

Actually everythings working fine.
My mic problem? It was just disabled on gnome-volume-manager...

[Dripbagulhos]

Hi guys!

More news about the beta. In the machine running Ubuntu 64, I can make calls an see video with no problem. In the machine running Ubuntu 32, if I don't start my webcam (if I don't send video, only receive) that works as fine as Ubuntu 64, but if I start sending my video, after about two minutes skype crashes.

So, it is not only the 64 bits version that has problems. The 32 bits also have problems!!

[mabovo]

Trying to install it got this:

felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
Unknown distro, using Debian Unstable (sid) settings
/usr/bin/getlibs: 123: shopt: not found
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Fatal Error: /emul/ia32-linux does not exist
Your distro may not have been detected properly
Detected as: x86_64 debian unstable
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu hardy (development branch) Release: 8.04 Codename: hardy
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$

Although I have 1.4 running perfect, how can I put this version with webcam to work ?

[mabovo]

felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get install ia32-linux
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Couldn't find package ia32-linux
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
Unknown distro, using Debian Unstable (sid) settings
/usr/bin/getlibs: 123: shopt: not found
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Fatal Error: /emul/ia32-linux does not exist
Your distro may not have been detected properly
Detected as: x86_64 debian unstable
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu hardy (development branch) Release: 8.04 Codename: hardy
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
Unknown distro, using Debian Unstable (sid) settings
/usr/bin/getlibs: 123: shopt: not found
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Fatal Error: /emul/ia32-linux does not exist
Your distro may not have been detected properly
Detected as: x86_64 debian unstable
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu hardy (development branch) Release: 8.04 Codename: hardy
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk ia32-libs-sdl lib32asound2
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
Note, selecting ia32-libs instead of ia32-libs-gtk
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
Note, selecting ia32-libs instead of ia32-libs-sdl
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
lib32asound2 is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
--12:21:10-- http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
=> `getlibs-all.deb'
Resolving boundlesssupremacy.com... 209.123.149.151
Connecting to boundlesssupremacy.com|209.123.149.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 5,412 (5.3K) [text/plain]
Server file no newer than local file `getlibs-all.deb' -- not retrieving.

felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb
(Reading database ... 112489 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace getlibs 1.06 (using getlibs-all.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement getlibs ...
Setting up getlibs (1.06) ...
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
Unknown distro, using Debian Unstable (sid) settings
/usr/bin/getlibs: 123: shopt: not found
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Fatal Error: /emul/ia32-linux does not exist
Your distro may not have been detected properly
Detected as: x86_64 debian unstable
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu hardy (development branch) Release: 8.04 Codename: hardy
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
Unknown distro, using Debian Unstable (sid) settings
/usr/bin/getlibs: 123: shopt: not found
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Fatal Error: /emul/ia32-linux does not exist
Your distro may not have been detected properly
Detected as: x86_64 debian unstable
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu hardy (development branch) Release: 8.04 Codename: hardy
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$

And nothing yet.

[Cappy]

I've updated the script. Try again.

[mabovo]

I think that now is ok.

(Reading database ... 112985 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace getlibs 1.06 (using getlibs-all.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement getlibs ...
Setting up getlibs (1.07) ...
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
dpkg: regarding skype-install.deb containing skype:
skype-static conflicts with skype
skype (version 2.0.0.13-1) is to be installed.
dpkg: warning - ignoring conflict, may proceed anyway !
(Reading database ... 112985 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace skype 2.0.0.13-1 (using skype-install.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement skype ...
Replaced by files in installed package skype-static ...
Setting up skype (2.0.0.13-1) ...
This application isn't missing any dependencies
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$


Just one doubt:

Skype 1.4.0.118 is running on my system. What's the trick to make 2.0.0.13 work ?

[Cappy]

Skype 1.4.0.118 is running on my system. What's the trick to make 2.0.0.13 work [with a webcam]?

There isn't a solution yet

[mabovo]

Should I remove 1.4 ?

When I type skype on terminal it loads 1.4 :confused:

[mabovo]

My webcam is Logitech Quickcam pro 5000 and it's running very well without lucview stuff.

Skype name: marcos.bovolon

Should have a thread like this on hardy development when devs release a new kernel version, don't you think that ?

[Cappy]

It looks like this line is the problem:
skype-static conflicts with skype

sudo apt-get remove skype-static
or
sudo dpkg -r skype-static
may remove that.

I'm not sure where you installed that from.

If you moved the files manually in to the /usr/bin folder you will need to manually delete them.

whereis skype can help you figure out where the 1.4 binary is, if all else fails.

[mabovo]

felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ whereis skype
skype: /usr/bin/skype /usr/share/skype /usr/share/man/man1/skype.1.gz
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$

I didn't move any file.

[mabovo]

felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ dmesg | grep skype
felipe@felipe-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get remove skype-static
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
skype-common dbus-x11
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following packages will be REMOVED:
skype-static
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 1 to remove and 69 not upgraded.
Need to get 0B of archives.
After unpacking 18.8MB disk space will be freed.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]?

Of course don't.

The 69 not upgraded refers to Xorg 1.4 that I prefer to wait until Hardy alpha 1

[Axx83]

Hello, it works very well on mine too BUT, how do I uninstall skype 2 beta installed with this script ? That's either useful when skype 64 bit comes out and for those whu used skype installed through automatix (bad bad thing that automatix).

Please answer me !

[Cappy]

To remove skype installed from the script on the first post you use
sudo dpkg -r skype

but if you run the script on the first post when a new skype comes out it will replace your old skype anyway. In other words, you don't need to remove your old skype to upgrade if you installed it from the first post of this tutorial or from a .deb file manually.

[Axx83]

yes the script upgrades too, but if a 64bit version comes out you probably want to install from scratch, and btw I had skype installed with Automatix and I think it's cleaner that I uninstall both then install just skype beta with your script.

[darqfiber]

After running this script and installing skype 2.0 beta (thanks for that!)

Now my VMWare Workstation won't run any 64bit Virtual Machines as it complains that it's not a 64 bit processor.

I am working on it but I think that some libraries were overwritten in /usr/lib with 32 bit versions and that's why it thinks its no longer a 64bit machine :) -- I am leaning towards to qt libs but so far my efforts have been fruitless.

I'll take any suggestions, best guesses or advice that anyone is willing to offer - surely there must be some way for VMWare Workstation and Skype 2.0 beta to peacefully co-exist?

Thanks

DF

[crjackson]

After running this script and installing skype 2.0 beta (thanks for that!)

Now my VMWare Workstation won't run any 64bit Virtual Machines as it complains that it's not a 64 bit processor.

I am working on it but I think that some libraries were overwritten in /usr/lib with 32 bit versions and that's why it thinks its no longer a 64bit machine :) -- I am leaning towards to qt libs but so far my efforts have been fruitless.

I'll take any suggestions, best guesses or advice that anyone is willing to offer - surely there must be some way for VMWare Workstation and Skype 2.0 beta to peacefully co-exist?

Thanks

DF

I had a couple of things die on me. I just reinstalled the app from synaptic and it all works fine now. I can only guess reinstalling pulled in the proper libs and corrected the problem.

[Cappy]

See if sudo apt-get install libqt4-core libqt4-gui libsigc++-2.0-0c2a libdbus-1-3
fixes the problem.

If that doesn't fix the problem I would try reinstalling the program.

Let me know if/how you fix it so if there is a problem I can fix it. Also I should point out that getlibs doesn't meddle with the 64-bit libraries at all. I can't think of any way that installing the 32-bit libs should break anything.

[darqfiber]

http://vegdave.wordpress.com/2007/03/22/notes-on-installing-skype-on-ubuntuamd64/

The comments in this blog entry seem to indicate the same or similiar problem - I am no closer to a solution alas. I may have to re-install the OS.

DF

[HilliBilly]

hi,

my skype always freezes when i am trying to do a second phonecall.

had this problem some time ago and didn't find a solution. today removed my old installation of skype and reinstalled 64-bit skype 2.0 with cappy's howto in first post. but it stills freezes! starting skype from terminal shows no error messages.

i am on 64-bit gutsy (2.6.22-14-generic). during installation i accepted to install a i386 library (marked it red), was this correct?


me@centurion1:~$ whereis skype
skype: /usr/bin/skype /usr/share/skype

me@centurion1:~$ sudo dpkg -r skype
(Reading database ... 153820 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing skype ...

me@centurion1:~$ cd; sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2; cd ~/Desktop; wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; wget -N -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-install.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype; cd ~
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
ia32-libs is already the newest version.
ia32-libs set to manual installed.
lib32asound2 is already the newest version.
lib32asound2 set to manual installed.
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
linux-headers-2.6.22-12 libglitz-glx1 linux-headers-2.6.22-12-generic
libglitz1
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 19 not upgraded.
--17:47:24-- http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
=> `getlibs-all.deb'
Resolving boundlesssupremacy.com... 209.123.149.151
Connecting to boundlesssupremacy.com|209.123.149.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 5,402 (5.3K) [text/plain]

100%[====================================>] 5,402 --.--K/s

17:47:24 (39.37 KB/s) - `getlibs-all.deb' saved [5402/5402]

--17:47:24-- http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu
=> `skype-install.deb'
Resolving www.skype.com... 204.9.163.136
Connecting to www.skype.com|204.9.163.136|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_2.0.0.13-1_i386.deb [following]
--17:47:25-- http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_2.0.0.13-1_i386.deb
=> `skype-install.deb'
Resolving download.skype.com... 209.0.200.3, 130.117.72.89, 209.0.200.2
Connecting to download.skype.com|209.0.200.3|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 14,933,294 (14M) [application/octet-stream]

100%[====================================>] 14,933,294 167.77K/s ETA 00:00

17:48:35 (209.20 KB/s) - `skype-install.deb' saved [14933294/14933294]

(Reading database ... 153708 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace getlibs 1.06 (using getlibs-all.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement getlibs ...
Setting up getlibs (1.07) ...
dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
Selecting previously deselected package skype.
(Reading database ... 153708 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking skype (from skype-install.deb) ...
Setting up skype (2.0.0.13-1) ...
Matched library libXss.so.1 to /gutsy/libs/libxss1
The following i386 libraries will be installed:
/gutsy/libs/libxss1
Continue? (y/n) y
Downloading. Installing libraries ...
me@centurion1:~$

[Cappy]

All of that is correct.

You may want to stop skype and run
rm -rf ~/.Skype
in case you have some bad skype settings that are causing the freezing.

Also, I would try sudo apt-get install --reinstall ia32-libs lib32asound2 since it was set to manual install and there might be some 32-bit libraries that you don't have.

I've heard that for some users the solution to skype freezing was to use the static binary install. There is a post of code on how to install 1.4 static on the first post labeled as "Dapper LTS (Ubuntu 6.04) install:".

[rsambuca]

Just an FYI. An update to the latest Skype beta has been released. Details of bugfixes and download link can be found here (http://share.skype.com/sites/garage/2007/12/skype_20_beta_for_linux_update.html).

[crjackson]

Will the current install code posted on page one install the latest deb or does it have to be modified?

[Cappy]

The 2.0 code on the front page will install the newest one.

I have outgoing video working too. I'll try to write a good tutorial for it tomorrow.

[crjackson]

The 2.0 code on the front page will install the newest one.

I have outgoing video working too. I'll try to write a good tutorial for it tomorrow.

Cool, thanks...

On a system where the previous beta was installed using your page 1 info, can I just run the thing over again to upgrade to the latest version?

[Cappy]

Yes, it says this on the front page
64-bit install (or upgrade) skype 2.0 (with video):

[tekhawk]

anyone want to point me to a good higher res cheap linux friendly webcam now lol

i think i have a cheap logitech messenger camera right now low low res looks bad on skype i just had it to test video on linux now i need a real one

or a way to make the xbox 360 camera work on linux LOL

[aikishugyo]

Cheap? How much is that? less than US$100? I'd say go with any of the 2007-model Quickcams from Logitech. The Pro 5000 or Pro 9000 work well and are nicely portable.

[Duffy]

I get this message every time I try to start Skype after following the install for 32 bit Skype beta on a 64 bit system:

Aborted (core dumped)

[Cappy]

I get this message every time I try to start Skype after following the install for 32 bit Skype beta on a 64 bit system:

Aborted (core dumped)

Try removing your local ~/.Skype files
rm -rf ~/.Skype

If that doesn't work you will probably want to use the statically linked version of Skype.

[aikishugyo]

Not that this is anything new, but I've noticed---I'm on Hardy now BTW---that sometimes libraries are renewed or deleted during upgrades and SkyPE bombs out (the exact library that is no longer found is seen if you type skype a the command line prompt and watch the output).

In that case, I check to see whether the required library is in /usr/lib32. I also check if Cappy's getlibs-all package can deduce that it needs it. If not, then I have to fetch it myself, using a search to find out where to download the library package from for Ubuntu distributions on 1386 systems. I then use dpkg -i --force-all to install the deb pacakge.

Next, I check in /usr/lib where the new lib was installed (this is now incorrectly installed in the 64-bit lib dir) and whart links were created. I then duplicate these in the /usr/lib32 dir, and reinstall the 64-bit packages.

Thereafter, SkyPE once again works....

[Cappy]

Updates are deleting libraries that getlibs installed for skype in /usr/lib32? Is it a specific update such as an update to ia32-libs?

Does sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype not work in this situation?

Did you try sudo getlibs -32 missinglibrary.so.number
?

[mips]

wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb

Why can you not use a trusted source for this ?

I for one am very wary of installing things from non-trusted sources.

[Cappy]

wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb

Why can you not use a trusted source for this ?

I for one am very wary of installing things from non-trusted sources.

What would you suggest? The script is currently on my own (shared) website, hosted by Site5.

[averyh]

Fixed the first problem i posted. I am now getting...

avery@avery-desktop:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libQtDBus.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
avery@avery-desktop:~$

I saw some previous post about some shared libraries. Was going to start seeing if I could get a library through some commands, but with being so new to this, I didn't want to mess anything up. Any ideas.

Thanks,
Avery

[Cappy]

Fixed the first problem i posted. I am now getting...

avery@avery-desktop:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libQtDBus.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
avery@avery-desktop:~$

I saw some previous post about some shared libraries. Was going to start seeing if I could get a library through some commands, but with being so new to this, I didn't want to mess anything up. Any ideas.

Thanks,
Avery

You need to run one of the scripts on the first post.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=432295
You probably want the section labeled "64-bit install (or upgrade) skype 2.0 (with video):"

If it still isn't working you should post the output of sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype

[Locutux]

I installed it, and it works perfectly fine. The only problem is that it shows no icon. :S

[superid]

The 2.0 code on the front page will install the newest one.

I have outgoing video working too. I'll try to write a good tutorial for it tomorrow.

Hi,
Are you saying there's a solution to the "No devices found" issue?
I'm running Ubuntu 64-bit and am having the same problem, I'd greatly appreciate a solution.

Thanks in advance,
Leo

[kr0n1x]

Hi,
Are you saying there's a solution to the "No devices found" issue?
I'm running Ubuntu 64-bit and am having the same problem, I'd greatly appreciate a solution.

Thanks in advance,
Leo

same situation

[Cappy]

Hi,
Are you saying there's a solution to the "No devices found" issue?
I'm running Ubuntu 64-bit and am having the same problem, I'd greatly appreciate a solution.

Thanks in advance,
Leo

the link you are looking for is on the front page
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=634393

[superid]

Cappy, you're a legend.
Haven't tried the procedure yet, but I'm pretty confident I'll get it working with the newly provided info.

Huge thanks for both threads, happy holidays!

[mandragor]

Great howto - It worked perfectly!

This should be a part of the ubuntu wiki, much easier to follow the one (albeit long) command in
this thread than the 7-step guide over at:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype

My only critique, or rather suggestion to improve it, is to make getlibs install needed libraries
without asking (perhaps with a --force parameter) so no user-interaction is needed..

Keep up the good work Cappy, this is life-saver! :)

[Cappy]

Great howto - It worked perfectly!

This should be a part of the ubuntu wiki, much easier to follow the one (albeit long) command in
this thread than the 7-step guide over at:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype

My only critique, or rather suggestion to improve it, is to make getlibs install needed libraries
without asking (perhaps with a --force parameter) so no user-interaction is needed..

Keep up the good work Cappy, this is life-saver! :)

Thanks, I've already implemented this in the new getlibs as --yes or -yes option as --force will be used for something else. It's not the main download yet since there is some stuff I need to do such as documentation.

[MidasTouchBR]

Hi guys

I'm kinda new here, but I hope I can be helpful. I've just rebuilt the Skype 2.0.0.27-1 beta package with the 32-bit libraries that are not available for installation on Ubuntu 7.10 amd64 (the ones that you are getting through getlibs I guess) and changed the dependencies for not being necessary the "dpgk -i --force-architecture" method.

I tested it in a HP Pavilion 2225 Notebook with Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy AMD64. Everything worked fine, including the webcam.

It still depends on lib32asound2, ia32-libs, libc6-i386, lib32stdc++6, lib32gcc1, which you can get by

sudo apt-get install lib32asound2 ia32-libs libc6-i386 lib32stdc++6 lib32gcc1

Since this is the first time that I do this, I would be thankful if somebody could try the package and send me report: guilherme.augustus@gmail.com (guilherme.augustus@gmail.com)

Here you can download it:

skype-ubuntu_2.0.0.27-1_gutsy-amd64.deb (http://w14.easy-share.com/14069021.html)

If you already have the library packages mentioned above, or installed them as explained, just do a dpkg -i skype-ubuntu_2.0.0.27-1_gutsy-amd64.deb inside the directory that you saved the file.

See ya!!!

[prince_niceguy]

thanks man.... worked like breeze..

[fcorourke]

Hi I ran the script and did not see any errors . It even suggested I run "wget --help" -- which gives the command line options. BUT when I type skype into command line it says "command not found". Oh it was Skype 2.0. What do I need to try? I am a newbie -- but would really like to stick with 64 bit -- although my brother asked WHY I even installed 64 bit. I just thought it had to be better with a 64 bit machine, although old AMD 3800. Thanks in advance.

Fred

[Cappy]

Sounds like skype didn't install for some reason. Are you running 6.06 Dapper?

Try copying and pasting this in to the terminal again:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2; wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-install.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype; cd ~

If that still gives the "wget --help" error try

wget boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-debian_2.0.0.27-1_i386.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype;


Let me know how it goes please!

P.S. You should probably post ALL output

[Sepher0]

sepher@Skynet:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
sepher@Skynet:~$
sepher@Skynet:~$ getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ sudo getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
[sudo] password for sepher:
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ sudo getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ /usr/lib32$ getlibs -32 libXss.so.1
bash: /usr/lib32$: No such file or directory
sepher@Skynet:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
sepher@Skynet:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ getlibs /usr/bin/skype
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found
sepher@Skynet:~$ sudo getlibs -32 missinglibrary.so.number
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found

I tried a few things in the thread but I keep getting the same error,
what is "/usr/bin/getlibs: line 106: getopt: command not found"

on ubuntu 7.10

[Cappy]

getopt is in util-linux, an essential package

Try
sudo apt-get install util-linux ia32-libs
or
sudo apt-get install --reinstall util-linux

[Sepher0]

I would of tried that, but I Just went with a fresh reinstall of 7.10, it worked after reinstalling ubuntu :)


which was good for me any way cause now I can dual boot xp. (I had messed it up the first time)

THANKS!

[sepia-shots]

Top work. Worked for me. I added the icon in by right clicking and using the add launcher option.

Many thanks, excellent post.

[umatix]

HELLO !

Been trying since forever to inatall skype on edgy.

Can't seem to find appropriate help.

Seems I have dependancy issues I can't fix.

I have tried all three solutions in your post and no luck. the last two end the same way.

Here is the output from the last example:


-all.deb; wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-install.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype; cd ~
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Couldn't find package ia32-libs
--03:26:43-- http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
=> `getlibs-all.deb'
Resolving boundlesssupremacy.com... 209.123.149.151
Connecting to boundlesssupremacy.com|209.123.149.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 6,436 (6.3K) [text/plain]
Server file no newer than local file `getlibs-all.deb' -- not retrieving.

--03:26:43-- http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu
=> `skype-install.deb'
Resolving www.skype.com... 204.9.163.136
Connecting to www.skype.com|204.9.163.136|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb [following]
--03:26:44-- http://download.skype.com/linux/skype-debian_1.4.0.118-1_i386.deb
=> `skype-install.deb'
Resolving download.skype.com... 130.117.72.42, 130.117.72.43
Connecting to download.skype.com|130.117.72.42|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 13,384,906 (13M) [application/octet-stream]

100%[================================================== ===========================>] 13,384,906 941.22K/s ETA 00:00

03:27:00 (797.59 KB/s) - `skype-install.deb' saved [13384906/13384906]

(Reading database ... 111149 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace getlibs 2.02 (using getlibs-all.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement getlibs ...
Setting up getlibs (2.02) ...
dpkg - warning: downgrading skype from 2.0.0.27-1 to 1.4.0.118-1.
(Reading database ... 111149 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace skype 2.0.0.27-1 (using skype-install.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement skype ...
dpkg: skype: dependency problems, but configuring anyway as you request:
skype depends on libasound2 (>> 1.0.12); however:
Version of libasound2 on system is 1.0.11-7ubuntu3.
skype depends on libqt4-core (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-core is not installed.
skype depends on libqt4-gui (>= 4.2.1); however:
Package libqt4-gui is not installed.
Setting up skype (1.4.0.118-1) ...
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 574: unexpected EOF while looking for matching `''
/usr/bin/getlibs: line 594: syntax error: unexpected end of file
iman@iman-laptop:~$

Would apriciate any assistance as i really need it on my laptop and can't upgrade to feisty as its impossible to mount peripherals including CDROM and external HD

Thanks

[Cappy]

You need to enable your extra repositories so you can install ia32-libs.
Here is a link on how to do this in Edgy:
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy#How_to_add_extra_repositories

Make sure you sudo apt-get update

As for the syntax error, I did find a syntax error in my code. I left out a " ' " that I could not find until I checked it out with emacs.

Next, try installing this getlibs:
http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-2.03-all.deb

and run
sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype

and let me know how it goes.

Getlibs depends on your repositories being correct so if ia32-libs won't install getlibs may not work either.

[D!mon]

I'm running Ubuntu Gutsy amd64. I've never had problems with installing with skype on my computer, but I just realized that I can't change my Skype Picture and neither can see anyone's Picture :( My Co-worker who uses the same version of Skype (2.0.0.27) with Ubuntu Gutsy i386 doesn't have any problems with the Skype Picture.
Does anyone know how to fix this? Should I install some additional libraries?

[damoisture]

Just installed it on my 7.10 x86-64 install. Works like charm, even got a menu entry under Apps>Internet. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[sunseeker888]

Hi guys

I an absolute beginner on Linux. Which version of skype shall I download for uduntu. I have 64 bit Ubuntu 7.10 installed? I keep getting wrong architecture i386, from package insatller after installing ubuntu Feisty Fawn (7.04). Please help:confused:

[Cappy]

Look on the first post and install 64-bit install (or upgrade) skype 2.0 (with video):

All instructions are on the first post.

[sunseeker888]

Thanks for your reply, I nstalled skype, but it's a weird version. There ain't any options for sms or to see my account for skype out?

Is that correct? On linux :confused:skype version no sms or account lookup details possible? Sorry for the dumb questions, i know bollox about Linux.

[sunseeker888]

Hi Cappy



That was the link and command below, I used from your post. Shame I need skype to send sms all day as it's much faster using a keyboard. hope i do not have to go back to windows.




wget boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; wget http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-debian_2.0.0.27-1_i386.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype;

[zirtik]

cd; sudo apt-get install ia32-libs lib32asound2; wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb; wget -O skype-install.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu; sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb; sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-install.deb; sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype; cd ~


Thank you, I tried to install Skype 2.0 and it worked great including the webcam support on Hardy with an AMD64! The only thing I did was to install getlibs before copying your commands and pasting them on the terminal.

For details on getlibs please see this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=474790

[Corvair]

Hello Cappy
Nice work you are doing.
I am using Gutsy 7.10 on a new 64 bit install with an Intel processor.
I have tried installing Skype 2.0 as per your first post without success. When I try downloading I am told sorry wrong architecture. So I tried all the command lines and this is what I get.
What am I doing wrong?




0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
claude@claude-desktop:~$ apt-get autoremove
E: Could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (13 Permission denied)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), are you root?
claude@claude-desktop:~$ wget -N boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
--19:37:02-- http://boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb
=> `getlibs-all.deb'
Resolving boundlesssupremacy.com... 209.123.149.151
Connecting to boundlesssupremacy.com|209.123.149.151|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 6,458 (6.3K) [text/plain]
Server file no newer than local file `getlibs-all.deb' -- not retrieving.

claude@claude-desktop:~$ wget -O skype-install.deb
wget: missing URL
Usage: wget [OPTION]... [URL]...

Try `wget --help' for more options.
claude@claude-desktop:~$ sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb
(Reading database ... 112237 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace getlibs 2.04 (using getlibs-all.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement getlibs ...
Setting up getlibs (2.04) ...
claude@claude-desktop:~$ sudo dpkg -i --force-all skype-install.deb
dpkg: error processing skype-install.deb (--install):
cannot access archive: No such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype-install.deb
claude@claude-desktop:~$ sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype
The file "/usr/bin/skype" does not exist
Usage: getlibs /path/to/binary
getlibs -l i386librarytoinstall.so
getlibs -p i386packagename
getlibs -w www.website.com/i386package.deb
getlibs -i /home/root/i386package.deb
See 'man getlibs' for more commands
claude@claude-desktop:~$ cd ~
claude@claude-desktop:~$

[Cappy]

You didn't copy it correctly. Just copy the whole block of code into the terminal.

[Corvair]

As you can see I am not a programmer annalist

I enterred the block and this time it has instakked and in the right place.

Thanks a million.

[Meneldir]

Thanks! Worked perfectly...

[mwpmwjcp]

Thanks man, this rules, you've let me see my 15 month old daughter 1300 miles away!

[MinceMedallion]

Thanks - the install for Ubuntu 7.10 x64 worked perfectly. Skype appears in Gnome menu. Fixed a big headache!

[kirenpillay]

Thanks! Worked first time!:)

[Timokl]

Thanks! Everything worked for me now!

Timo

[buntu_hugenewbie11]

So I installed 2.0 on Gutsy 64 following the directions.
Unfortunately the sound is unstable from my end when I call other users or use the echo server. I have tried all sorts of configurations via Alsa mixer but none worked. Instead I was thinking of uninstalling 2.0 and using Cappy's directions to install 1.4.
My question is: How do I go about uninstalling 2.0 correctly so that I can install 1.4?

[Cappy]

sudo dpkg -r skype

and then use the Skype 1.4 script.

[hp_dv2k_guy]

I have a strange problem
I have skype running now but it doesnt sign-in or anything

however when i use 'sudo skype' it runs perfectly :confused:

[Cappy]

Copy and paste this into the terminal
sudo chown $USER:$USER -R ~/.Skype

If that doesn't work run skype in the terminal and post the output.

[hp_dv2k_guy]

you had the right idea
there were some files that were not in my ownership, not the directory itsef but some files in a subdirectory

THANKS

[tonywhelan]

Thank you for this script. I used it recently to install Skype 2 Beta on my AMD64 and it ran perfectly.

Built a new Gutsy install tonight and tried installing the same way (pasted commands into terminal) and it fails repeatedly.

Says:
Failed to download file http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntupool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-core_4.3.2-0ubuntu3.2_i386.deb
The mirrors do not have the requested file or there is no internet connection
Failed to download file http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntupool/main/q/qt4-x11/libqt4-gui_4.3.2-0ubuntu3.2_i386.deb
The mirrors do not have the requested file or there is no internet connection
No packages to install

I notice it says "ubuntupool" whereas the actual web path should be "ubuntu/pool" but I can't see where that error comes from.

I can live without Skype right now, but thought the problem may be bigger than just me so best to mention it.

cheers

[Cappy]

Thank you for this script. I used it recently to install Skype 2 Beta on my AMD64 and it ran perfectly.

Built a new Gutsy install tonight and tried installing the same way (pasted commands into terminal) and it fails repeatedly.


Your /etc/apt/sources.list probably has something like http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu instead of http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ (slash on the end) in it.

You can fix that manually with gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

Edit: and then apt-update

[tonywhelan]

Your /etc/apt/sources.list probably has something like http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu instead of http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ (slash on the end) in it.

You can fix that manually with gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

Edit: and then apt-update

Yes, that was it, thanks very much.

Tony

[muadnu]

I upgraded to the beta version, and my integrated webcam on a Dell Vostro 1400 works perfectly. But every time I try a call, using a usb phone, the microphone works for a second or two and then stops recording. If I make the test call, I hear myself talking for the first few seconds and then nothing. The same thing happened a while ago when the beta version just came out, now I tried it again it to see if it could have been solved but nothing... I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else.

[Cappy]

The skype forums is a better place for that kind of question:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showforum=18

The first thing I would try though would be going to Options --> Sound Devices --> Uncheck "Allow Skype to automatically adjust my mixer levels". It sounds like Skype may be muting the microphone.

[muadnu]

That did it, it was quite easy :oops:

[marduuk]

marduuk@Marduuk:~$ skype
skype: error while loading shared libraries: libXss.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory


this is what i get when running skype through term
and nothing happens when i use the icon to launch skype

[Cappy]

Run the code on the front post.

If you already did (and have getlibs) then use
sudo getlibs /usr/bin/skype

[Celeb]

Hi, the installation worked, but i dont have mic, i can hear the sound but i can't send it.


Thanks a lot

Joaquin Diaz Trepat

[arch0njw]

Marvellous!!! This is great! Thank you so very much!

[aev]

The skype install from the first post works great.

[incubus]

Since this is an all-or-nothing operation (and it's important to know where things went wrong), wouldn't it be better to use && instead of ; between commands?

By the way, it worked flawlessly, thank you!

incubus