I am going to do an upgrade/new installation on my PC from 10.3 to 11.1 in a couple of weeks. I wanted to know if anyone who had done this then subsequently installed Skype, had any problems with Skype?
Living, as I do, in the Caribbean, Skype is very important to me for making phone calls, and I just wanted a heads-up before going ahead.
Thanks.
Skype works just fine on my and my wifes laptops. No problems at all.
If Skype is of such importance to you, I recommend not to update. I’ve been trying to install and keep up with Skype under SUSE 11.1 . It’s well known that there is a problem with Skype and 11.1. Here’s a threat that might help you get a better opinion from.
Skype with video on OpenSUSE 11.1 x86_64 - openSUSE Forums
Read, and think for yourself. I know the 11.1 expansion was big and important, but is it bigger than risking Skype. Decide for yourself.
Good luck.
The installer from the skype site works fine, I have tried it on three computers with no issues at all.
The thread you pointed to seemed to be a 64 bit issue.
Skype Download for Linux - Download the latest features on Skype
The suse rpm on that page works just fine.
your success with Skype might vary according to the installation
choices you make in (for example):
-selecting KDE3 vs KDE4
-selecting Gnome vs KDE
-selecting Xfce vs Gnome/KDE (and etc)
-selecting ALSA sound alone
-selecting Pulse Audio sound alone
-selecting both ALSA and Pulse
-selecting 32 vs 64 bit
lots of variables there…if Skype were a driving for me i’d install
and test Skype after booting a 32 bit:
-KDE3 Live CD
-KDE4 Live CD
-GNOME Live CD
-then do it all again with a 64 bit (if your hardware supports that)
AND, i would NOT install 11.1 without being SURE that i could go back
to 10.3 exactly configured as it now WORKS correctly (how/what you
backup is up to you)
short version: due to variables, finding someone here with Skype
success (or not) on 11.1 is not a perfect predictor for your success
(or not)…
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primary
no problems with skype in 11.1 x86_64 and KDE4.1 and KDE4.2
the only one is a problem with v4l that do not allow ideo calls
Hi
Opensuse 11.1 with Skype 2.0.0.72
env LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so /opt/skype-2.0.0.72/skype
Needs this as its start line and then works ok.
The Skype dev forums show that they are working on a new version, one can only hope.
rgds
M
Oops
Forgot, that is for 32bit OpenSuse 11.1
rgds
M
I might point out my own thread
skype on 11.1 video problems
Good luck!!