So now I have 2 files
1) skype-dbus-service.py
2) skype-notify.py modified
#1 (skype-dbus-service.py) runs in the background and waits for #2 to send it notifications. This means we can use the indicator-applet and append messages to an existing notification bubble.
Major Changes
* Notifications are now not shown if the chat window has focus
* New messages are added to the indicator-applet until clicked or the chat window is clicked
Instructions
* Download the attachments and save to your Home Folder
* open Skype -> menu (the skype icon in the lower left) -> Options
* Press 'Notifications' then 'Advanced View'
* [x] Mark 'Execute the following script on _any_ notification'
Paste
Code:
python /home/your-ubuntu-login-name/skype-notify.py -e"%type" -n"%sname" -f"%fname" -p"%fpath" -m"%smessage" -s%fsize -u%sskype
* you can enable and disable individual notifications: just uncheck "Display pop-up notification"
* Press 'Apply'
Now
* In the panel, open System > Preferences > Startup Applications
* Click 'Add'.
* For 'Command' enter:
Code:
python ~/skype-dbus-service.py
* For 'Name' enter "Skype Nice Notifications"
* Press 'Save'
Make sure to install the package python-indicate
Now skype-dbus-service.py will run when your computer starts, adding 'Skype' to the indicator-applet and awaiting messages from your friends!!!!