[Solved]Skype Unsuitable

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

Uninstall Skype and then reinstall it using instructions found here.

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

i am using Kubuntu 10.10 64 bit

i tried the solution above but got errors trying to install it :-


luke@****:~$ sudo dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb
dpkg: error processing skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb (--install):
cannot access archive: No such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb
luke@smoking:~$ wget -O skype_ubuntu-current_amd64.deb http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64
--2010-10-22 13:37:41-- http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-beta-ubuntu-64
Resolving www.skype.com... 78.141.177.7
Connecting to www.skype.com|78.141.177.7|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://download.skype.com/linux/skyp...81-1_amd64.deb [following]
--2010-10-22 13:37:41-- http://download.skype.com/linux/skyp...81-1_amd64.deb
Resolving download.skype.com... 204.9.165.83, 212.72.53.130, 204.9.165.82
Connecting to download.skype.com|204.9.165.83|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 20165018 (19M) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: `skype_ubuntu-current_amd64.deb'

100%[================================================== ======================>] 20,165,018 1.13M/s in 19s

2010-10-22 13:38:00 (1.01 MB/s) - `skype_ubuntu-current_amd64.deb' saved [20165018/20165018]

luke@***:~$ sudo dpkg -i skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb
dpkg: error processing skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb (--install):
cannot access archive: No such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
skype-ubuntu-current_amd64.deb

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

i have installed the 32bit successfully

BUT am still having the same issue as before ... NO microphone

i am using a plantronic usb headset that was working all ok before the 10.4 - 10.10 upgrade

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

I should have been more clear. After uninstalling Skype install the version of Skype that is in the repository, which will automatically bring in necessary dependencies.

If your sound works in all your other apps but not with Skype the next step is to try the various options on the dropdown combo box in the Skype sound setup dialog.

If your system is using Phonon then install padvchooser. it contains volume sliders for various audio components that can control Phonon. The important ones are "Digital", "PCM", "Mic", "Mic Boost" and "Capture".

If none of them work then install the alsammixer and alsamixergui. Open the alsamixergui, find the "Digital" and "PCM" sliders and run them up over 95%. Make sure the Mic slider is above 90% and the Mic boost is at about 20%. Also make sure the capture button is checked.

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

ok then ...

first off sorry for not being to good at this ... but how do i uninstall the last version ?? i have apt-get remove skype but says :- Virtual packages like 'skype' can't be removed

then when i try to get the repo to work ... i can install the repo but then when i get to install skype i get this :-


Err http://download.skype.com stable/non-free amd64 Packages
404 Not Found [IP: 212.72.53.130 80]
Get:9 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/restricted Sources [14B]
Get:10 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/universe Sources [5,658B]
Get:11 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/multiverse Sources [14B]
Get:12 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/main amd64 Packages [54.4kB]
Get:13 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/restricted Sources [14B]
Get:14 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/universe Sources [912B]
Get:15 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/multiverse Sources [14B]
Get:16 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/main amd64 Packages [22.0kB]
Hit http://extras.ubuntu.com maverick Release
Get:17 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/restricted amd64 Packages [14B]
Get:18 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/universe amd64 Packages [19.8kB]
Hit http://extras.ubuntu.com maverick/main amd64 Packages
Get:19 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/restricted amd64 Packages [14B]
Get:20 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/universe amd64 Packages [6,900B]
Get:21 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com maverick-updates/multiverse amd64 Packages [597B]
Get:22 http://security.ubuntu.com maverick-security/multiverse amd64 Packages [14B]
Ign http://dl.google.com/linux/talkplugin/deb/ stable/main Translation-en
Ign http://dl.google.com/linux/talkplugin/deb/ stable/main Translation-en_GB
Get:23 http://dl.google.com stable Release [1,310B]
Get:24 http://dl.google.com stable Release [1,338B]
Get:25 http://dl.google.com stable/main amd64 Packages [969B]
Get:26 http://dl.google.com stable/main amd64 Packages [630B]
Fetched 203kB in 1s (177kB/s)
W: Failed to fetch http://download.skype.com/linux/repo...64/Packages.gz 404 Not Found [IP: 212.72.53.130 80]

E: Some index files failed to download, they have been ignored, or old ones used instead.
luke@***~$ sudo apt-get install skype
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Package skype is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source

E: Package 'skype' has no installation candidate

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

Ah, you're going off the repository. That's usually not a good idea unless you are very knowledgeable in installing alien packages. First remove any alien skype packages you have have downloaded from other sources, including the skype web site. Open Synaptic and search for skype. If it has a green box next to its name right click on it and select 'Completely remove'. Then click the green "Apply" button.

Skype is a Canonical partner, so you will have to open the "Repositories" option in Synaptic (or KPackageKit). On the Repositories dialog click the "Ubuntu software" tab and check all the boxes on it. On the "Other Software" tab check the two "Canonical Partners" boxes. Close the Repositories dialog and click the "Reload" icon in the tool bar menu.

When the reload is done enter "skype" in the search text box (without the quotes). You should see Skype listed. Right click on its box and select "Install". Then click the green "Apply" button. All necessary dependencies, like the 32 bit libraries, will automatically be installed.

IF you like the command line here is the CLI way to do it.

If you have video or audio problems this site gives some advice (assuming that Phonon audio works OK in other apps).

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

thanks

i normally do just use the repo's ..but skype is not in the repo , so first i used the skype site download .

but thelast time i used the instuctions from the link you gave me :- http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Maverick#Skype

thats why i have alein install ..

but does not tell you how to uninstall ... and is not in synaptic ? had a look to try tooo ...

will look into the skype link :-) thankyou

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

Opps! Sorry about that. I read and reply to so many problems I forgot that I recommend the Ubuntu site which led you to the Skype download page.

The first thing you can do is "kdesudo kate" from a Konsole, navigate to and open /etc/apt/sources.list
delete the line referring to "http://download.skype.com stable/non-free amd64 Packages" and save the file. Close kate and in a Konsole issue "sudo apt-get update" to refresh the cache.
If you have activated all the boxes on the "Ubuntu Software" tab of the Repositories dialog, and checked the two "Canonical Partners" checkboxes on the "Other software" tab, you can then issue
sudo apt-get install skype
and it should install, replacing the other skype, plus adding any necessary dependencies.

If you get "broken package" errors or any other kinds of aborts during the process the command
sudo dpkg --configure -a
can be repeated several times until it comes back without any error messages or other instructions.
Again, sorry for that.

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

skype updated ok thanks

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

ooooopppppps

what i meant was thanks have managed to update my skype as per your instructions :-)

BUT am still at the same point .. NO mike ?

am off to check out the other page you said to look at .... fingers crossed

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable


WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

after some more reading up ....... on the skype forum found a post on the pulse audio section :-

The same problem came up with 2.1.0.81 on Kubuntu (the one with KDE, but without pulseaudio) 10.04 Lucid and I investigated it a bit further:
The problem only occurs with the Logitech headset being connected to the computer via a USB hub (my standard setup). The headset works fine when it is plugged directly into the laptops USB port.
Older Skype versions have no problem with my USB hub - I had my headset behind this hub for several years and never a problem with Skype - I even had cameras behind it (for a test).


and WOW don't you know it WORKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

after all that messing about DOH !!!

BUT i would like to say many thanks for all your help on trying and i hope i have learnt a little bit more again

cheers luke

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

Glad you got it going, Luke! 8)

I must have missed the part about the USB hub. I'm guessing it was a passive hub, not an active one.

[platypuss72]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable


thanks

i did not even think about the hub DOH

as i have had it on the desk for SO long and stuff just plugged in and working ...

yep is only passive (NO extra power) not sure why it should make any difference BUT hey ho .. :-)

cheers

[GreyGeek]

Re: [Solved]Skype Unsuitable

And I never thought to ask... In all of the computers I've installed Linux on since I retired over two years ago only two of them had USB Hubs, and neither were active.

Passive HUBs can overload the USB port if too many devices are plugged into it, or by a device which is too power hungry. A msg should pop up saying "USB Hub Power Exceeded" but some BIOS's do not relay that msg upstream. When the UB port is overloaded it distorts the amplitude and frequency of the waveform, causing signal failures.

Also, the total USB cable length from the USB port to the actual device cannot be longer than 16 feet or it will cause an impedance mismatch and result in waveform distortion because the higher frequencies of the square wave will be attenuated, creating crest waveform.
To go over 16 feet an active USB cable is required, but its total length from port to device cannot exceed 80 feet for the same reasons.