Skype for dell mini 9

[steki123]

hello to everybody,

I have dell mini 9.
I cannot install the last version of skype for linux on my netbook.

could anybody help me!?!?

thanks,

bye bye

[bubblejet]

Hi! I'm also new here!

I was using the "Static OSS" version on my Mini 9, and it worked though it was kind of slow. Then I went to this site:

http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=220791

And about halfway down there are instructions to download the Ubuntu version of Skype and rebuild the package installer so it works.

I was able to sign in and test both the built-in microphone and camera and that all worked. But I haven't had the opportunity to call anyone yet. I hope this helps.

[steki123]

thanks a lot!

I will do your advices immediatily!!

can you log in now? and let me know if can call!

thanks again

[redDEADresolve]

Ther is an easier way to install skype on your mini 9

use the medibuntu version, it works like a charm and is the newest (Version 2.0.0.72)

You can go to www.medibuntu.org to download the deb or you can install the medibuntu repository.

to install the medibuntu repo
http://www.ubuntumini.com/2008/10/medibuntu-multimedia-entertainment.html

then to install skype
sudo apt-get install skype

[jazz1]

Ther is an easier way to install skype on your mini 9

use the medibuntu version, it works like a charm and is the newest (Version 2.0.0.72)

You can go to www.medibuntu.org to download the deb or you can install the medibuntu repository.

to install the medibuntu repo
http://www.ubuntumini.com/2008/10/medibuntu-multimedia-entertainment.html

then to install skype
sudo apt-get install skype

Okay, this is great information. Thanks! Will this work with Dell's Ubuntu home grown re-mix, or does it require 8.10?

[jazz1]

Finally got Skype on thanks to these forums. Now I'm getting a lot of hiss. I have been messing with the Volume Control HDA Intel ALSA mixer. I've got speakers about 3/4ths up and Internal Mic Boost about the same. Is this too much. I'm just trying to get enough playback volume when using the Skype audio self-test.

[jazz1]

Finally got Skype on thanks to these forums. Now I'm getting a lot of hiss. I have been messing with the Volume Control HDA Intel ALSA mixer. I've got speakers about 3/4ths up and Internal Mic Boost about the same. Is this too much. I'm just trying to get enough playback volume when using the Skype audio self-test.

Ok, I'm an idiot. I've never used a mixer before. I was apparently mixing in microphone audio with my other audio sources and thus cranking up the vol. on all devices was giving me the HSSSS.