Installing Skype on Ubuntu 9.04
Posted by beginlinux on April 28, 2009
Since I have a Skype account and a new install of Ubuntu 9.04 I thought it would make sense to get Skype going.
In order to install Skype, it is not in the repository, you must go to the Skype web site. Quite frankly, I am not sure they give a rip about Linux users as the state of their programs for install is way behind. But you can get it to work.
Download Old Programs
You will need to download the programs that are out of date for Ubuntu.
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/linux/choose/
Right Click on the Package
Open with GDebi package Installer, you will see the option with a right click.
This will open the Package Installer. Just click install.
While it is installing check your audio, headset what ever you are going to use so that you know they work. In the upper right hand corner of the Desktop you will see the audio icon, be sure to test and verify you can hear sound.
The Package Installer will install the necessary 20 programs to get Skype going. You will need access to the root account to install.
Edit Sound Devices. At the least you must edit the sound devices for Skype.
I found Skype a little tricky with my audio on the laptop. I am using a Logitech USB headphone but for some reason the audio initially only came from the laptop speakers. I fixed it with these settings which tested and worked fine.
Do your self a favor a set up a few security settings. If you want to add some security only allow calls from people that you have specifically allowed.
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Kevin said
This works for 32 bit computers. What about 64 bit computers.
RY Seshan said
I have to add few more lines to kevin response. It works only with one sound card. If addon card installed incase ur onboard sound card problem. The Mike wont work.
Kadi said
Hi friend,
Thank you very much for explaining easily.
but can u help me, i still have problem with skype
when i do test call, the voice is breaking up
how can i solve this problem ?
please help me
thanks in advance
note : i use ubuntu 9.04
bye
skb
beginlinux said
Often voice breaking up is a result of your Internet connection. If you are on a busy or slow connection you will see that result.
hvlibl said
Can anybody help me? I did what’s being suggested nut when I’m trying to create an account with SKYPE I can’t sign up I’m getting only options to reset or close, the middle button sign up is not active.
jn clement said
skype 2.0 on jaunty here too, it open from aplications, my user name is there, when i type my password, it says incorrect password, i changed p/w and receive confirmation by email, but same, skype wont accept my pasword, any help appreciated.
mlusink said
i have ubuntu 9.04 and skype doesn’t want to find the right soundsettings :s
Totem mediaplayer and soundrecorder find em without any problem!
any advice?
btw it’s a logitech headset but no usb connection.
mlusink said
aha … first select devices, second click apply button, third click test button (i had the 2nd and 3rd in wrong order before)
but …
although it works, it doesn’t work optimal
when i speak, the other side hears the volume change from medium to strong and then suddenly soft.
Someone knows a way around that?
VIc Japan said
same here , sound features out and in don work properly , I ve downloaded the version of Skype for Ubuntu version 8.* but i have the 9.04
any suggestions?
Mark said
Doesn’t seem to want to play a test sound for me no matter what I do. But I can play mp3s, video etc fine. on Jaunty 64-bit.
Rajesh Avula said
I have installed on ubuntu-9.04, sound test and test call is not working…unable to talk with others…please suggest me proper version of skype 2.0
Gabriel said
pls i install skype on my laptop but i tried to make test sound it is not working and am using version 9.04ubuntu pls help
Rickard said
i have the problem with skype that i can’t call anyone. i can see frinds online but can’t accept incoming call or call:( any one know anything?
hate going to windows for skype
beginlinux said
If it will not make test sound …you need to try different options with your sound. For example if you are using USB headphones, go into Preferences/Sound and make sure USB headphones is selected in the sound options for each of the categories.
beginlinux said
Unfortunately Skype is slow in updating the versions so you have to use an old one, which should work. Check your hardware settings for sound.
beginlinux said
Check your sound settings as that is the common problem.
hynek said
Well, I managed to get skype and I can get even a call but every time I sign in I have to go to TERMINAL and “kill” each time several SKYPE accounts that for some reason pop in whenever I sign in or dial a number. Nobody seems to know what to do with this annoyance.
itsoff the link said
I am using Ubuntu 9.04 also and when I downloaded the older version skype off the link…I opened the file and it said error Wrong Architecture. i386
How can I fix that?
itso said
If you have ubuntu 9.04 and 64 bit and you cannot install skype at all go to http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-linux-ubuntu-amd64
When you download that just open with Gdeb and press install package and you are all set
Dr.G said
When I try it, it says:
blah blah blah
Unable to copy the user’s xauthorisation file
WTF please help me
Igor Custodio said
To Install in Ubuntu 9.04 X64 do this:
1) Download the bin from http://www.skype.com/download/skype/linux/choose/ -> Ubuntu 7.04-8.04
2) Install it with dpkg -i –force-architecture skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb
2.1) Look that the skype-debian_2.0.0.72-1_i386.deb is the package that I downloaded from that url….
3) That’s it …
jedihodge said
Ya so I have sound problems too. So far I have found out that the best solution to this problem is….THEY NEED TO MAKE A VERSION FOR UBUNTU 9.04.
JohnnyA said
I took the advice of Itso (20th entry) and it worked a treat on my AMD laptop well done and Thanks. I had been getting the i386 error message.
Chamil said
if you still have problem with skype voice then kill your skype application.
and type
sudo killall pulseaudio
then start the skype again and test!!!!
john said
skype can install but cant login on ubuntu 9.04 ? anybody help pls thank
dude said
I tried installing Skype after installing Ubuntu 9.04 on my Dell Mini 9 netbook. The microphone did not work. I looked at the other blogs and other people have the same problem. None of the solutions worked. I reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled Ubuntu 9.04 and skype three times trying different settings. I finally gave up and reinstalled the Dell factory Ubuntu DVD.
shane said
I had Problem with getting the mic to work in skype beta 2.1.0.47 and i just followed the instruction on this ubuntu help page (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Skype) for skype and it worked.
I just did this step and skype found my usb mic from my logitech camara. I think the whole issue is the Pulseaudio driver is causing all the issue with it. Maybe you donot even have have Esound installed but i installed anyway after i did that it worked.. Made the test call and had no problems with it.
killall pulseaudio
sudo aptitude remove pulseaudio
sudo aptitude install esound
sudo aptitude remove /etc/X11/Xsession.d/70pulseaudio
Pierre-Etienne said
I have installed Skype 2.1 for Ubuntu but I can’t connect (blank field) and my email adress is not registred at the Skype help center.
Could you help me?
Sincerly yours.
Pierre-Etienne
Tharindu said
when i try to install it gives me an error
Error: Dependency is not satisfiable: libqt4-dbus (>= 4.4.3
i downloaded Ubuntu 8.10+ 32-bit. my ubuntu version is 9.04
can you please tell me what i did wrong ?
Lucien Hercaud said
It does work with Medibuntu skype
http://packages.medibuntu.org/hardy/
you need skype-common + skype
Lucien
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Pren said
Hi, I get static from my microphone. Does anyone know how to fix this?
shane said
Pren,
If you are using ubuntu 9.04 take and read my post 28 and it will fix the mic problem.
Shane
shane said
Tharindu,
in you Synaptic Package Manager search for libqt4, if you select libqtcore4 or libqtgui4..it should select all the packages that need to be installed.. if not you need to install libat4-dbus
Shane
Olle said
i downloaded skype for ubuntu 8.10 64bit from skype.com
it worked like a charm!
i used ubuntu 9.10 64 bit
ubuntu said
it worked like a charm on ubuntu 9.10
Jose said
Mine is a Compaq Presario CQ60, AMD Athlon processor, Ubuntu Jaunty 64 bit, I downloaded Skype for Ubuntu 8.10+ 64-bit and works with no problems so far …
io said
hi! i cant see videos as youtube in my computer ubuntu 9.04. any one knows how to fix it?