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By Arun, 9 months and 16 days ago

Dell's Ubuntu 7.10 offering

You might have heard the news that Dell is offering DVD video playback in their Ubuntu systems. Dell has released more information on what they are offering for Ubuntu 7.10.

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By Arun, 10 months and 22 days ago

Issues with Skype video in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon

I wrote earlier about Skype 2.0 beta with Webcam support for Linux detected my webcam. I also wrote that I have to chat with someone to see if it works. There are 2 issues here.

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By Arun, 10 months and 28 days ago

Skype video worked in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon

As you might have read, Skype released a beta version with Video support for Linux. I downloaded the Ubuntu Feisty Fawn package and it installed without any problem in Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon. I didn't try video chatting with anybody. I just checked to see if Skype recognized the webcam and it did. The clarity looks better in the small window than AMSN, but I'll have to chat with someone and check. I'll do that soon.

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By Arun, 10 months and 29 days ago

Skype 2.0 beta for Linux offers video support

Finally!!! Skype now offers video support for Linux version of the Skype. I'm not sure about the quality. I'll download and install it when I get time sometime today or tomorrow to test. The quality may not be as good as Windows since the video drivers in Linux are not provided by the manufacturers.

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By Arun, 1 year ago

Skype 3.6 beta with high quality video (Windows only)

Skype has released a beta version (3.6) of Skype software which brings you high quality video. To make use of this high quality video calls, Skype recommends the latest beta version of the software plus a webcam capable of producing high quality video output, a dual core processor and a broadband connection with atleast 380 kbps speed.

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  • Skype Microphone problem and complete pulse audio setup in Ubuntu:
    • Arun: Thanks for the information Jikta.
    • Jitka: Hi everyone, I've just installed Heron on my pc and set out to tackle the above mentioned problems with Skype mic but , allas ! : it's working perfectly . This is what I did. Left Skype settings alone and enabled a few options from Alsa mixer preferences. All of the ...
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    • Arun: I think it's because of the driver issue. There is no workaround other than using open source driver, but everyone is hoping that ATi would support the new X before the final Ubuntu 8.10 release.
    • quixote: I decided to try 8.10 under Virtualbox, and it just c-r-a-w-l-e-d. I have an ATI graphics card, so I wonder whether that's the problem? Any workarounds? Also, I understand the e1000 bug has been dealt with. You can run Ibex fearlessly . . . even if slowly ;-)
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    • Arun: The file is different in Hardy. I'll check and tell you. Does it work without making changes to that file?
    • Robin B: Hello! It's a good guide! But I cant find the "row SUBSYSTEM==»usb_device», MODE=»0664»" It's not in that file. Everything in that file about USB is: # USB serial converters SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", GOTO="usb_serial_start" SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device", GOTO="usb_serial_start" GOTO="usb_serial_end" LABEL="usb_serial_start" ATTRS{idVendor}=="0403", ATTRS{idProduct}=="6001", \ MODE="0660", GROUP="dialout" LABEL="usb_serial_end" " How do I make my USB work?
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