Re: Skype available
 

Uh... the App Manager only finds updates for stuff you've already installed because if you haven't already installed it, it's not an update for you. Refresh app manager and install. Worked for me.

Re: Skype available
 

On another thread. Evan pointed out that I should use Tools>Refresh Application List instead of the Check for Updates button.

I did get Skype to install despite the "unable to install" error that I received.

Unfortunately, Skype has a ways to go...it drops every call after 5-6 seconds, and though the Bluetooth headset finally does work, the audio quality is TERRIBLE both incoming and outgoing.

Seems pretty shaky even for a beta release!

Re: Skype available
 

Good man :)

Looks like there might be a solution posted in the bug already:

So a quick check of ~/.browser should confirm if this is the culprit or not (and the bug updated accordingly). :)

Re: Skype available
 

I got Skype to install on OS2008beta after several failed attempts. I think the sequence that made it work was...
- in Application Manager, Show installed applications.
- I had a broken Skype install listed, and a broken libuiw
- uninstall the broken Skype (which should also uninstall libuiw)
- then in the App manager menu pick Tools / Refresh application list
- then Browse installable applications and install Skype

Worked for me.

Re: Skype available
 

That worked for me too. Except I didn't have a broken skype install listed, just a broken libuiw. Uninstalled that and then refreshed apps, skype went from a 2.1mb file to a 4.5. Downloaded, installed and good to go.

Milhouse, set-engine for my bug however is still a work in progress. My $ grep engine ~/.browser does indeed report engine=opera but the tools I need to change it, either leafpad like I used last time or VI can not be downloaded. Any attempt to contact maemo.org/downloads = browser crash. Downloading from PC to SD card and running internally from the N800 didnt work either.

Re: Skype available
 

Skype only recently announced that video was available on their Linux offering - so it may yet be a while before that filters down to N8X0 releases, but I certainly hope they hurry!!

Re: Skype available
 

"vi" is installed by default (or seems to be on OS2008/N810 on N800) but can be a pain to use. If you're not familiar with vi, it might be easier to cut & paste the following commands (no need for root) into xterm:

And that's it - restart the browser and hopefully no (or fewer!) crashes. :)

Re: Skype available
 

that did the trick. Got skype working and now I can access downloads at maemo to get some of my aps back. I guess that concludes that bugzilla.

Re: Skype available
 

I installed skype on N800 on both the versions of os2008 - The beta for N800 and the N810 os burnt onto N800 method.( if that makes any difference ). Skype allows me to log on and I can chat, I can even use the bluetooth headset, but I can also do without it. Unfortunately, I have the following problems,

1. Every call gets dropped at 25 secs.
2. If a call is completed in less than 25 secs, then skype just dies and I have to start it again. This happens w/ and w/ out BT headset.

To be precise the skype performance is very bad after the upgrade ( or say skype functionality is simply non existent. ). I have not restored any backups or anything like that from os 2007. Is any one else experiencing similar problems ? If its worth it I can start a new thread and also paste my skype output in pastebin and link to that. Any help / insights would be highly appreciated. I would else go back to os2007.

Thanks

Re: Skype available
 

I just tried two Skype-out landline calls, one lasted 25 seconds, the other 35 seconds before they abruptly came to an end. Then I tried a PC to PC voice call and it stayed up (2 minutes) until I hung up. But Skype crashed at the end of all 3 calls. So I think you're onto something.

This is on N800 with OS2008beta, no headset, no restores.