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.

Re: Skype available
 

my calls are also all dropped after 20-30 seconds (os2008beta/n800)

Re: Skype available
 

Filed bug report 2419

Re: Skype available
 

@Technut: thanks much! I wanted to file a bug report too. But just wanted to see if it was my individual issue / rather a wide spread one.

@realitygaps: thanks much. Now I know I am not alone.

Anyway, the one improvement I see in skype for OS2008 over OS2007 is that it allows one to minimize each chat window individually. But the clicking on history to look at a chat is not very responsive. Do you see anymore ? Or is there a change log I can see somewhere ? I see only Version: 1.7.23.27.4. Release date: July 10, 2007 in skype.com and no change log.

Regarding BT : Does the N800 on OS2008 only support Headset profile and not a2dp ? All I can hear is mono on my Stereo headset :(.

For the time being I am going to run OS2007 so that I can have a non crashing skype. :)

Thanks again.

Re: Skype available
 

I just voted on the bug, others please do the same rock solid Skype is a must have for me.

Re: Skype available
 

I want to thank everyone again for these reports. It saves me the headache of discovering things the "hard way".

BTW- almost nobody is pulling the firmware from my seed, so I'll pull my plug in a few hours.

Regards,

Re: Skype available
 

Sorry I beat you to it. Next one is yours, ok? :)

Re: Skype available
 

voted! let's hope this is resolved soon... i really want the new OS, but i NEED skype.

Re: Skype available
 

voted 2419

Re: Skype available
 

me too, voted 2419

Re: Skype available
 

Voted 2419

Re: Skype available
 

I registered to vote and voted on Bug #2419.

Do I get a prize??? :D

Regards,

Omega :cool:

Re: Skype available
 

Sure you do ! A stable and usable skype ! Happy ? Skype will let us all know when we can grab our prize ! and there we go, may be they will surprise us with Video chat ( @ 5 fps ? )

Re: Skype available
 

A Skype update to version [10017/1.7.62.48.5] has just become available, but unfortunately I did not see any improvement with regard to this bug.

One test call lasted almost two minutes but others died in less time. Same symptoms... calls end abruptly with a Skype crash on the tablet. No error messages.

Re: Skype available
 

I have a n800 and the 0s2008. I installed Skype today, using the link with the Sykpe icon. I got a 4 mb download and it installed fine.
The version I have is [10017/1.7.62.48.5] I made a skype to skype call and it had a bad audio quality and lost connection after a few seconds. I tried to make a skype to land / cell line call ( using the 3 mos. free unlimited to USA or Canada voucher card that came in the Nokia N800 box) ... Each time I made a call, I either got a " misc. error " or the program crashed. It did this each time the recipient answered the phone or when the call went to voice mail.

I'm heading to Mexico for Xmas and Newyears and thought this would be a great way to call home .... :(

I hope it's solved by then. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears. :)
Other than this problem, I love this device !!!

Re: Skype available
 

Welcome raulito. I'm glad you found the right thread to confirm your experiences and add your own. We're ALL hoping a fix is coming soon.

If you desperately need Skype voice, it worked under OS2007 if you don't mind downgrading.

Re: Skype available
 

Well, you still have options. If you're trying to reach US phones you can check out the Gizmo Project or get an accound with a SIP based VOIP provider.

If you just wan't to do voice to PCs remotely then you can add Gtalk and Jabber to the options.

Re: Skype available
 

I use Lingo for VOIP, it comes with a modem, etc etc... is there a way to use my account to make calls from my n800 using some kind of app?

Re: Skype available
 

I hate to ask a question that I'm sure that's been asked before, but if I were to 'down-grade'...at least until the Skype has been tweeked; which os2007 would be the one I should downgrade too? I think I remember seeing two of them. Also, since I didn't play with the tablet with the original firmware installed...(second version I believe).. What would I be 'giving-up' by taking the system back down a notch, or two?

Thanks in advance for your input... And for responding to my original comment so quickly and graciously.

R.

Re: Skype available
 

If you were to downgrade, the latest OS2007 is "RX-34_2007SE_4.2007.38-2_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin".

You'd be giving up a bit of overall speed, and going to the Opera web browser instead of the MicroB one. It will be very usable, but you'll probably want to upgrade again after Skype is fixed. Unfortunately you lose all your application installs going each way. I suggest making a backup of what you have now, so that you can restore from backup when you return to using OS2008 again.

Re: Skype available
 

It's certainly possible, but you would have to find out for sure from Lingo. OS2008 has support built in for SIP based accounts, which most VOIP providers use. The question is really whether they allow it and if they will give you your SIP login info.

Re: Skype available
 

I have a rock solid Skype with great quality. I am a rank newbie on the Nokia and haven't hacked it at all; I kept trying to install Skype until it said it was available, then it said it needed an OS upgrade, which I installed, and then I installed Skype. I've made several calls (from Canada) to North America and overseas Skype and telephones for up to half an hour with no problems whatsoever, no dropped calls, no dropouts in either direction.

My only disappointment was no video, I had been reading about Skype having video in beta for Linux and was expecting it. Any intel on when we might get it for the N810?

Re: Skype available
 

Yes, rub it in. It seems to work with the N810 and 2008os, but not the N800.
(Is this correct?)
Did Skypeout work with N800/os2007?

Re: Skype available
 

> Did Skypeout work with N800/os2007?

Yep - still does.. I'm waiting for Skype on OS2008 before I upgrade.

Waiting patiently...

Re: Skype available
 

I emailed Skype at the same time I posted my message here. I finally received this reply from the company.... Unfortunately, it's not much help. I have downgraded to OS2007 and will wait patiently until there is a fix for the Skpe issue. --- It DOES work on 2007.


Hello raul---,

Thank you for contacting Skype Support.

You have contacted Skype customer support. We help people with questions about the Skype and our great products such as SkypePro. This team does not deliver support on hardware devices. The "Skype certified" label on hardware devices indicates that it has been tested by us and that it works well with the latest version of our software.

You can find the latest version of Skype here: http://www.skype.com/download

If you can not get started with the guide supplied with the hardware device, or you suspect that the device is faulty, or have any issue getting the device to work with your system then please contact the device vendor or manufacturer directly with this issue.

For questions regarding hardware orders and other physical products from the Skype Shop, we kindly ask you to contact our dedicated Skype Shop customer support team who will help you with your order:

http://accessories.skype.com/countrySelect


We do not produce or distribute any hardware ourselves and hence cannot give any support for it.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

We apologise for your inconvenience

Best regards,

Olga - Skype Support


Visit www.skype.com for latest news, updates and tips.

--- Original Message ---
From: raul-----nez <raul@------>
Received: 10.12.2007 2:56:55 GMT Standard Time (GMT - 0:00 )
To: support@skype.net
Subject: GQW: Using my Nokia N800


Name: raul----nez
Skype Name: raul----nez
E-mail: raul--------com
Topic: Promotions (Skype Unlimited, Vouchers, etc.)
Subtopic: Skype Unlimited (calls to US and Canada)
Subject: Using my Nokia N800
Message:
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I have redeemed my voucher for Unlimited calls in the USA & Canada, but each time I try to use the device to make a call, the receiving phone will ring and when they answer, I get a ((((Misc Error))) message and the call is dropped. I am using the newest version of Skype available. Version [10017/1.762.48.5] Do you have any suggestions?
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Re: Skype available
 

Any Improvements in skype in OS2008 ( !beta ) :) ? I am in a place that rips me off for download bandwidth. Can some one confirm that skype *works* on the full version of 2008 ? If thats the case, I would go ahead and download it.

Thx

Re: Skype available
 

Yes, Skype now works. I have been using it all morning since flashing to
the new release. It would be nice if it used the built in camera, but I'm happy with it not crashing anymore.

Re: Skype available
 

posted by other user:

Re: Skype available
 

Linux beta with webcam is already out, so maemo version shouldn't be far behind.

Re: Skype available
 

I'll be checking out the official OS update tonight, fingers crossed it works well with Skype!