install skype on 64 bit linux system
2015-01-19 13:46
477 查看
URL FROM: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype
go through a central server, but through a pool of dedicated servers. It uses its own proprietary communication protocol to achieve this. The Skype software is free to use, but it is not free software; the source code is proprietary and not available for review
or modification.
SkypeEthics gives information on why some users do not use Skype.
Open alternatives
Softphones using open protocols include
Ekiga and
Twinkle.
You need a working sound input and output configuration in order to use Skype. Most modern computers have sound output out of the box, but you need a microphone (headset) for the input. In order to broadcast video, you'll need a webcam -
see
SkypeWebCams.
Links to detailed information about Skype issues on Ubuntu can be found in the
Resources section below.
MultiArch if it isn't already enabled by running the command
Since Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Skype is part of the Canonical partner repository. To install Skype add the
Canonical Partner Repository. You can do this by running the command
Then install Skype via the
Software-Center or via the Terminal.
It is highly recommended to use the package provided in the Canonical partner repository, not the one distributed from the skype website, as the skype website currently points users to the wrong package for 64-bit systems of Ubuntu 11.10
and above.
When the Skype window finally opens, sign up (if necessary) and log in to your Skype account. Test your configuration by selecting the
Echo / Sound Test Service contact (if not there already, add contact
echo123) and clicking on the large green button at the bottom of the Skype window. If the connection is made and you hear a voice, your sound configuration is fine. If you cannot hear a voice, see the troubleshooting section below.
Linux UVC driver and tools) a handy way is to use the
guvcview utility, which opens your webcam and allows you to fiddle with the common settings. These settings (mostly) remain when you close it and open a Skype video preview (in the Options | Video Devices menu) or make a video call. (Note that
you cannot have Skype and guvcview reading the camera video stream at the same time.) Install the "guvcview" package in the normal way for this.
Or, if you want to tweak settings live during a preview or call, use the "uvcdynctrl" command-line utility (package has the same name). For example, in a terminal:
uvcdynctrl -s 'Backlight Compensation' 7
will increase the backlight compensation to 7 from its default value of 0. To see a complete list of the possible settings for your webcam, do
uvcdynctrl -cv
You can also use "guvcview" in a control-only mode to adjust camera settings during the call. To do so launch guvcview with the -o switch:
guvcview -o
TroubleShooting Skype
as a service to Ubuntu users by Canonical and Skype (a division of Microsoft), it is not considered a part of Ubuntu. Because of this, filing Skype crash reports for processing on Launchpad by
Apport Retracing service is unsupported. If one attempts to do this, they will receive a message noting:
One may still file a bug report on Launchpad via https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/skype/+filebug.
Ekiga
OpenSource VoIP application
Skype Forum
Wikipedia Skype
Ubuntu Forums-Skype
A description of and workaround for the sound problem: http://juljas.net/linux/skype/. Note that this solution requires you to compile a C program.
Skype takes a long time to load? (change command to "skype --disable-dbus")
http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=47838
SkypeRecordingHowto Recording Skype Conversations
Introduction
Skype is proprietary software that allows you to make calls over the Internet using your computer. Skype uses semi-decentralized peer-to-peer technologies, so your calls do notgo through a central server, but through a pool of dedicated servers. It uses its own proprietary communication protocol to achieve this. The Skype software is free to use, but it is not free software; the source code is proprietary and not available for review
or modification.
SkypeEthics gives information on why some users do not use Skype.
Open alternatives
Softphones using open protocols include
Ekiga and
Twinkle.
You need a working sound input and output configuration in order to use Skype. Most modern computers have sound output out of the box, but you need a microphone (headset) for the input. In order to broadcast video, you'll need a webcam -
see
SkypeWebCams.
Links to detailed information about Skype issues on Ubuntu can be found in the
Resources section below.
Installing Skype
Users of 64-bit Ubuntu, should enableMultiArch if it isn't already enabled by running the command
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
Since Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Skype is part of the Canonical partner repository. To install Skype add the
Canonical Partner Repository. You can do this by running the command
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Then install Skype via the
Software-Center or via the Terminal.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install skype
It is highly recommended to use the package provided in the Canonical partner repository, not the one distributed from the skype website, as the skype website currently points users to the wrong package for 64-bit systems of Ubuntu 11.10
and above.
Running Skype
To start Skype, choose Applications->Internet->Skype. It usually takes a minute or two for Skype to get started, and you may think that nothing is happening, so be patient.When the Skype window finally opens, sign up (if necessary) and log in to your Skype account. Test your configuration by selecting the
Echo / Sound Test Service contact (if not there already, add contact
echo123) and clicking on the large green button at the bottom of the Skype window. If the connection is made and you hear a voice, your sound configuration is fine. If you cannot hear a voice, see the troubleshooting section below.
Adjusting the camera in Skype
The Linux Skype client, while it seems to set reasonable defaults, does not offer any significant way to adjust brightness, contrast, backlight compensation etc. If you are using a uvcvideo based device (see lists atLinux UVC driver and tools) a handy way is to use the
guvcview utility, which opens your webcam and allows you to fiddle with the common settings. These settings (mostly) remain when you close it and open a Skype video preview (in the Options | Video Devices menu) or make a video call. (Note that
you cannot have Skype and guvcview reading the camera video stream at the same time.) Install the "guvcview" package in the normal way for this.
Or, if you want to tweak settings live during a preview or call, use the "uvcdynctrl" command-line utility (package has the same name). For example, in a terminal:
uvcdynctrl -s 'Backlight Compensation' 7
will increase the backlight compensation to 7 from its default value of 0. To see a complete list of the possible settings for your webcam, do
uvcdynctrl -cv
You can also use "guvcview" in a control-only mode to adjust camera settings during the call. To do so launch guvcview with the -o switch:
guvcview -o
Troubleshooting Skype
If you need help with troubleshooting Skype please take a look at the following page.TroubleShooting Skype
Reporting Skype Bugs
Despite Skype being offered in Ubuntu through the Partner repositoryas a service to Ubuntu users by Canonical and Skype (a division of Microsoft), it is not considered a part of Ubuntu. Because of this, filing Skype crash reports for processing on Launchpad by
Apport Retracing service is unsupported. If one attempts to do this, they will receive a message noting:
Problem in skype-bin The problem cannot be reported: This is not an official Ubuntu package. Please remove any third party package and try again. |
See Also
InternetApplicationsEkiga
OpenSource VoIP application
External Links
www.Skype.comSkype Forum
Wikipedia Skype
Ubuntu Forums-Skype
A description of and workaround for the sound problem: http://juljas.net/linux/skype/. Note that this solution requires you to compile a C program.
Skype takes a long time to load? (change command to "skype --disable-dbus")
http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=47838
SkypeRecordingHowto Recording Skype Conversations
相关文章推荐
- Linux安装Oracle报错You are attempting to install 64-bit Oracle on a 32-bit operating system. This
- 在64位系统下安装32位ODBC驱动问题How to install and configure a 32 bit ODBC driver on a 64 bit Operating System?
- You are attempting to build on a 32-bit system.Only 64-bit build environments are supported beyond froyo/2.2.
- build/core/main.mk:77: You are attempting to build on a 32-bit system. Only 64-bit build environment
- How to Convert a 32-bit Database to 64-bit Database on Linux (remove olap)
- RCU (Repository Creation Utility) 11gR2 on Linux 64 bit
- Step by step Install Oracle 11gR2(11.2.0.4.0) RAC+Active DataGuard on Oracle Enterprise Linux(OEL6.3X86_64)
- Building Android’s ‘master’ branch on a 32 bit Linux system
- Zynq --- SDK - Cannot compile ARM application on Windows 7 64-bit or Linux 64-bit OS
- HugePages on Oracle Linux 64-bit
- HugePages on Oracle Linux 64-bit (文档 ID 361468.1) 如何设置HugePages ?
- How to install Mediaproxy 2.5.2 on CentOS 6 64 bit
- Ruby install on RHEL 5.5 Linux 64
- Install Oracle Weblogic Server (WLS) 12c 12.1.1 on Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit
- How to install VirtualBox on Fedora 17 (64 bit)
- You are attempting to build on a 32-bit system.Only 64-bit build environments are supported beyond froyo/2.2.
- ID 361468.1 HugePages on Oracle Linux 64-bit
- How to install debug flash player 11.1 on 64-bit
- Install and Create MySQL ODBC Connector on Windows 7 64 bit
- Install 11.2.0.3(RAC) Grid Infrastructure on linux x86-64, run root.sh on second node failed 失败一列