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Old October 22nd, 2007   #1
hvralpha
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Skype AMD 64

How can I get skype to work on AMD 64 Gutsy?
Seems only 32 bit version available.
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Old October 22nd, 2007   #2
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Re: Skype AMD 64

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How can I get skype to work on AMD 64 Gutsy?
Seems only 32 bit version available.
You want a native 64bit version you will have to talk to the skype dev's, as the program from what I can tell is closed sourced.

The guide below is how most users get skype working on 64bit.
How to:Skype-AMD64 (64-bit) install
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Old October 24th, 2007   #3
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Re: Skype AMD 64

This might be a quicker way, with the static build. Let me know how it works for you.

http://macprolinux.blogspot.com/2007...bit-gutsy.html
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Old October 28th, 2007   #4
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Re: Skype AMD 64

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This might be a quicker way, with the static build. Let me know how it works for you.

http://macprolinux.blogspot.com/2007...bit-gutsy.html
Runs for me on amd64 ubuntu 7.10

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