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Re: [LUG] OT: Skype 2.1.0.81 on Debian Squeeze

 

On 05/05/11 15:37, Martin Gautier wrote:
> 
> I'm on Skype 2.2.0.25 (medibuntu repo I think - I'm pretty sure I didn't
> download seperately). Skype.com are touting the same version.

which is newer than the version in their repository (thanks Skype).

> You should be able to test using the Video test thingy in the Options.

That has always worked and does with the 2.2 version.

> My video doesn't work on Skype either - but "Cheese Webcam Booth does
> so I know it's not me or my webcam.

Are you on 64bit as that is a know pain - see also Debian wiki for AMD
notes.

> Not much help I know but I feel your pain ;)

Well you mentioned an upgrade but I must have found it as you were typing.

The upgrade allows me to share my video with the Skype Test call, which
2.1 didn't, but it doesn't crash when I click "Start my video" but maybe
it isn't really doing video on that call.

 Simon

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