[ubuntu-uk] Skype

[Josh Blacker]

I've only used it a couple of times, but it worked fine for me - no
complaints from the person the other end. Is it a built-in mic, and
does it work with other audio-capture programmes? I guess those would
be the two main issues to look.
Josh

On 6/21/07, Tony Travis <ajt at rri.sari.ac.uk> wrote:
> Yes, I know it's not really 'free' software ;-)
>
> I noticed a few people mentioning Skype and I wonder of anyone has the
> same problem I have on my HP Pavillion 5000 laptop. Skype works fine,
> except for microphone input at my end. People can just about hear me,
> but it's garbled. I've tried the Skype test number and I now see what
> they mean!
>
> Sound generally, works fine on my laptop under 6.06.1 LTS, including the
> microphone input. The problem seems to be Skype dropping packets going
> out. it doesn't make any difference if I'm at work on ATM or at home on
> broadband. Same problem.
>
> What are other people's experience with Skype under Linux?
>
> [My Skype name is "ajtravis" is you want to chat]
>
>         Tony.
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Josh Blacker