Lucid and Skype (Errol Sapir)

[Billie Walsh]

On 07/04/2010 02:06 PM, Brian Wootton wrote:
> On 04/07/10 16:34, kubuntu-users-request at lists.ubuntu.com wrote:
>    
>> I've been using Kubuntu ever since making the complete change from
>> Windows a number of years ago. I still have to use Windows at work for
>> certain particular functions so I have a dual boot on my computer.
>> My computer has an AMD 5300 CPU with 2 giga ram. The other component
>> that needs to be mentioned before I outline my problem is the graphic
>> and sound cards. Both are OB  Nvidia. The graphic card is a GEforce 6600
>> and has the NVidia 195.36.24 drivers running it. The sound card is the
>> NVidia CK804.
>> Ever since installing Lucid (about a month ago) I have been unable to
>> use Skype. I installed Lucid first as an upgrade and the from the CD
>> after formating the partition. The problem is both with the microphone
>> (I cannot be heard - even during the test) AND with the webcam (doesn't
>> turn on with Skype). I can hear people who contact me, i.e. the speakers
>> work. In Karmic (and other previous versions of Kubuntu) I was able to
>> use Skype without a problem. I have tried every tweak I can think of
>> (and have read about) but I guess my knowledge is too limited to solve
>> the problem. In windows Skype works without a problem and because of
>> that I am forced to reboot every time I need Skype. I cannot get it to
>> work in Lucid.
>> I of course have had radical thoughts (try Ubuntu with Gnome, go back to
>> Karmic, or even try another distro:-[  )  to solve the problem but maybe
>> this forum could prevent those "solutions".
>> TIA
>> Errol
>>
>>
>>
>>      
> Can't offer you a solution I'm afraid, there appear to be a few of us
>
> having problems with microphone/skype/lucid - I myself ccan transmit
> non-understandable noises from my microphone, it is not dead/silent.
> I have also tried everything I could. Skype email help assumes the
> presence of PulseAudio, which, of course, Lucid hasn't got. People on
> this list have suggested ditching alsa and installing PA, this might cause
> more problems than it cures, so I've refrained, especially as all other
> audio apps work fine for me.
> Mandriva does have PA installed and skype on it does work. Just to
> make life complete some-one on this list said that the next kubuntu
> version will have PA fully working - hopefullyskype may then work also.
> Not too helpful I'm afraid. There will be a few grateful people on
> this list if a good solution is found.
> brian
>
>
>    

My EeePC was the only computer that had Skype on it [ it just came with 
the install of Eeebuntu ]. The new upgrade deleted it. I would guess 
that Skype and Lucid are incompatable.

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