Stupid Skype / Pulseaudio Fix

[KillerKiwi]

Ok this is tested on hardy with standard pulse audio setup, its a bit clunky but I prefer it over dmix hacks.

Create a script

gedit ~/bin/pause_pulse

#!/bin/sh
# temporarily pause pulseaudio so I can use Skype or whatever
pasuspender -- /usr/bin/zenity --info --text "Click OK to resume Pulseaudio"

Make it executable
chmod +x ~/bin/pause_pulse

Ok now setup skype

• Fire up skype goto options
• Goto notifications tab
• Click the advanced view button
• Select Incoming ring call
• check the "execute script" checkbox
• paste in ~/bin/pause_pulse (this might require the full path)
• click apply
• Select Outgoing ring call
• check the "execute script" checkbox
• paste in ~/bin/pause_pulse (this might require the full path)
• click apply

That's it.. when a call starts you that will trigger pasuspender.. just click the button to start pulse sound again

It not perfect but I can at least use skype again...

EDIT: Also useful is to make a panel icon that runs the script.. gives you a bit more control