Howto: Install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

30Apr/10

Howto: Install Skype on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

This is exactly the same process of installing it on the previous version, straignt forward, works great.

Note: Due to a recent update, you can now install Skype via the Ubuntu Software Centre, just do a search for it. You can also install it via the command line with the following: sudo apt-get install skype

Step 1
Go to www.skype.com/download and get the appropriate 8.10+ version for you (32/64-bit).

Step 2
Launch the Skype install .deb file (just double click it) and follow the on screen prompts.

Note: If you have a dependency error or the installer fails, install a missing dependency using the following: sudo apt-get install libqt4-dbus
Step 3
Launch Skype from Applications->Internet menu and press either Ctrl+O or press the Skype symbol at the bottom of the window to open the options menu.

In the menu you'll see a option to Choose style: change that too "Desktop Settings or GTK+". Then apply the changes and next time you open Skype it'll be using you native theme.

Note: I'd advise doing a Test Call to make sure everything is working okay. I found that sometimes Ubuntu by default mutes your mic so if you go into your sound preferences under System->Preferences->Sound and then go to te Input tab you should make sure that the mute box in unchecked.

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mort

yeap! it works. thank you!
mort

yeap! it works. thank you!
wolf

hmmm no I checked my mic is unmuted and I still cannot speak and the other person hear me. there is no green lights indicating I have sound please advise

Imnotrich

Known Ubuntu 10.04 issue – I can’t use my mic with either skype or the ubuntu-included sound recorder. Rolled back to 9.10 and 9.04, same problem. Realtex ALC883 integrated sound card, Compaq SR1820nx. All volume and mixer settings are correct but still no mic. You’d think microphones are fairly basic, like wireless, but for some reason Ubuntu developers (or maybe it’s pulse audio) decided to ignore us Skype and home studio users.
Odd though this was not an issue with 9.04 and an old Dell desktop.

http://www.facebook.com/anastasios.hatzis Anastasios Hatzis

Have you tried this? http://isallmaroon.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/no-microphone-input-in-skype-ubuntu-10-04/

wolf

hmmm no I checked my mic is unmuted and I still cannot speak and the other person hear me. there is no green lights indicating I have sound please advise
Dinesh anuruddha

yep itz working thanks a lot…….
Dinesh anuruddha

yep itz working thanks a lot…….

Average Joe

Skype is now in the Ubuntu 10.04 repository. In the menu go to System > Administration > Software Sources. In Sofware Sources, select the tab Other Software and select (tick) http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner . Close Software Sources. Now open Synaptic Package Manager through going System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manger. Press the Reload button at top left. Then search for Skype package, select and install.

mr.charvell

good
mr.charvell

good
Average Joe

Skype is now in the Ubuntu 10.04 repository. In the menu go to System > Administration > Software Sources. In Sofware Sources, select the tab Other Software and select (tick) http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu lucid partner . Close Software Sources. Now open Synaptic Package Manager through going System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manger. Press the Reload button at top left. Then search for Skype package, select and install.
Imnotrich

Known Ubuntu 10.04 issue – I can't use my mic with either skype or the ubuntu-included sound recorder. Rolled back to 9.10 and 9.04, same problem. Realtex ALC883 integrated sound card, Compaq SR1820nx. All volume and mixer settings are correct but still no mic. You'd think microphones are fairly basic, like wireless, but for some reason Ubuntu developers (or maybe it's pulse audio) decided to ignore us Skype and home studio users.
Odd though this was not an issue with 9.04 and an old Dell desktop.
http://www.facebook.com/anastasios.hatzis Anastasios Hatzis

Have you tried this? http://isallmaroon.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/no-…
Johann

Good thing I saw this blog post before I tried what others recommended re installing alternative volume control. Didn’t know Ubuntu muted my mic by default. Thanks!
Johann

Good thing I saw this blog post before I tried what others recommended re installing alternative volume control. Didn’t know Ubuntu muted my mic by default. Thanks!
Epernox

Thanks. Helpful.
F Florin

My video doesn’t work correctly: I can see the person I called, but he cannot se me. I have a Logtech webcam. It works on Cheese.

http://friendlytechninja.com Jonathan

Inside the Skype client, if you go into your options and look under “Video Devices” you should be able to pick your webcam from a drop down box and then press a test button to check if it’s working properly.

If that doesn’t work, open up a terminal and enter the following command:

gstreamer-properties

Open up the Video tab and under “Default Input” pick your webcam and try the above step again, hopefully that fixes your issue.

Best of luck,
Friendly Tech Ninja

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_MBVVKZ27VI7BWWQSVUN6WWTZPI Anonymous

I switched back to Debian Squeeze but that didn’t resolve the problem.

If your webcam is not recognized by Skype you can try starting Skype with the previous version of the uvc driver (here is the Debian script-you may need to modify for Ubuntu):
#!/bin/shLD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l2convert.so skypeOr, go to the Skype website and download the current version for your OS. Works great for me. I can even hot-plug the cam after Skype is running and the cam is recognized.

I had to buy a usb headset for Skype though because I wasn’t able to get Squeeze to work with my old fashioned sony plug headset mic. What I found is that if the headset is plugged in before I open Skype, Skype will recognize it. But if I try to plug the headset in after Skype is running Skype doesn’t see it.

Hopefully some clues that will help you.

arif mukti wibowo

thanks for your tips … it’s great & helpful

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