Ubuntu :: Is There More Reliable Way To Use Skype?
May 17, 2011
I use Skype on my computer at work for IMs, I don't even try to use it for voice or video calls, but I constantly have problems with it.It seems like what's happening is a backend part of the program keeps freezing. The UI is responsive, but I'll notice when I try to send messages, I'll get a 'caution' icon next to them with a tooltip reading "Your message has not been delivered". If I try to quit Skype, it hangs and I have to kill -9 it.So my question is, is there a more reliable way to use Skype in Ubuntu, maybe a different program than the official Skype client? Remember, I only care about text chat.
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Feb 17, 2010
Since a few days all of my computers (3) running Ubuntu 9.10 report on startup that my external drive has "lots of bad sectors".I have checked this disk on Windows XP with chkdsk and with the SeaTools diagnostic tool dowloaded from Seagate. Both report no problems.Does anyone else suspect these Ubuntu "bad sector" warnings are unreliable?
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Jun 23, 2010
I installed ubuntu server 10.04 32-bit and I installed XRDP so I can connect to it using RDP sessions. I was wondering if there is a better alternative to it. I have the following issues with it: 1. When I connect to the server locally using rdp it works just fine the first time. Then when I close the session I cannot connect to it again (it says connection timed out). Then if I uninstall then reinstall it will work again for another time then do the same thing. 2. I receive a protocol error when using Windows 7 or RDP version 6.1.7600 (Newest RDP version)
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Feb 4, 2011
Is gscan2pdf a reliable and good package now?My text scans are washed out and hard to read. And when I make setting adjustments the program freezes and needs to be restarted. Is there package from synaptic adequete or should I get an rpm version or what?
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Mar 3, 2010
I'm wanting to create a one-time snapshot archive of all my data in case something catastrophic ever happens to my main hard drive and my backup drive. I should add that I update my main backup regularly, which means that I wouldn't notice any creeping data corruption problems until it's too late...which is another reason a one-time snapshot is so important.Since I'm archiving a snapshot of all of my data at once, only a hard drive is big enough to handle the job. (I'll copy a small fraction - the truly 100% irreplaceable stuff - to DVD-R's too, but that doesn't mean I particularly want to lose any of the other stuff either.) Unfortunately, this means my storage medium doesn't inherently have any CRC's, error correction/redundancy bits, etc. built into it like data DVD's might.
So: What archive format would you suggest using for maximum reliability and resistance to corruption?My main concern is making sure that I can still open the archive and extract surviving files even if some of the bits (or the entirety of other files) go corrupt. This is my last-ditch fallback archive, so if I ever need to use it, I really, really don't want to get a message saying the archive is corrupt and cannot be opened at all! Because of that, it's important that the individual files and folders are compressed separately from each other...if at all. I don't care about the compression ratio, and I'd even be happy if the archive was 150% the size of my data thanks to a gigantic recovery record. I also care about CRC's and such, since I'll want to know which files/folders/etc. are corrupt vs. which ones are still intact.
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Mar 28, 2010
i want to buy a laptop and stuck between choosing a Dell or Toshiba. Which brand it more reliable and last longer(as in how many years) from your experience or knowledge?
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Jul 7, 2010
Since all what I can find on google is about benchmarks I'd like to ask you if a 64 bit kernel would be more stable , secure and reliable than a 32 bit one.
I ask this question because apparently the 64 bit instruction set offers more advanced security features (i'm saying apparently because I'm not able to give details since it been a really fast read) which would be used by a 64 bit Operating System (Apple also stated that 64 bit applications are less likely to be "attacked").
I have to assume that a 32 bit one does not use them right? Should I stick to 64 bit? (to be honest that "not for everyday" thing on ubuntu download pages made me wonder lol, because since intrepid i ALWAYS used the 64 bit version)
My "lowest" computer has a pentium processor (1,6 ghz dual core) according to lshw I have NX enabled and my ram is 2GB (might seem useless using a 64bit kernel on 2 GB but i'm more concerned about security now)
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Sep 26, 2010
I have a dual booth system (ubuntu (64 bit) and windows 7 (also 64))... In both systems I have trouble with my wifi:Sometimes it works for a few hours without trouble and then I stops working every 10/15 seconds after reconnecting. In windows it keeps on reconnecting, but in ubuntu sometimes also the wifi logo/picture disappears from my panel, so I can't start wifi again or see it's status.
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Nov 20, 2010
I am seeking for a secure and reliable mp3 and video player. For security reason, I'm reticent about Universe repository. Any way to get my MP3 player and my video player to work without having to resort the Universe repository? Preferably can play RMVB files.
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Dec 27, 2010
how to setup a secure and reliable server, i have three ubuntu 10.10 servers a Dell PowerEdge 850,1850 and 2850 which has a Dell PowerVault 220s attached to it.The Dell PE850 Server Consists of:
Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz
4 GB RAM
Eventually 2x250GB Sata Hard Drives
The Dell PE850 Server Consists of:
2xIntel Xeon Processors 3.4GHz
4 GB RAM
2x76GB SCSI Hard Drives RAID 1
The Dell PE850 Server Consists of:
2xIntel Dual Core Processors 2.8GHz
4 GB RAM
6x76GB SCSI Hard Drives RAID 5 (pretty sure)
Dell PowerVault 220s
I would like to setup a reliable webserver, mail server, DNS and Dynamic DNS, DHCP, SQL, FTP, Samba (with Roaming Profiles), PXE Boot Server.I know how to setup most of the server modules, i would just like to know the best way to do it tho. I also want to no how to setup the secuity of the system correctly, and setup and partition up my hard disks to allow for the best reliabilty, even when a server crashes.I would like to now how to set these servers up from start to finish in a sence.
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Apr 4, 2010
Any suggestions?
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Oct 15, 2010
I have a configuration file for a network device(2100 lines). This device is configurable only over console line. If I copy chunks of those lines into terminal(I use minicom), there will be mistakes (sometimes some characters missing, space characters added etc). Hardware flow control and software flow control doesn't help either. I tried with cu utility, but same issues appeared. There will be mistakes even if I copy in ~100 line parts. What causes those missing/added characters? How to avoid those?
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Jan 14, 2010
Looking for the latest sources for s/key, which is apparently now called OPIE. The root site for this appears to be on [URL].. but that is off the air. Anybody know what the current version is, and reasonably trustable mirror that carries opie?
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Jan 3, 2010
There are 3 versions of Skype for Ubuntu on the Skype download section. Does anybody know which is the correct one for Ubuntu Karmic?
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Apr 30, 2011
Since there is no notification area any more in 11.04, where is the skype icon of the running skype instance?
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Jan 26, 2010
I am looking for a Backup Tool running well on Fedora 12. GUI or command line are both fine but it should be easy to use yet transparent in case of an error. Also not only creating but using it to restore the system should be easy to do. I would like to save on a different partition AND burn it on DVD and it should be as small as possible.
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Feb 19, 2010
Does anyone know how I can get a good reliable theme for openSUSE 11.2, that which is easy to install (I have little experience)?
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Jan 18, 2011
I'm looking for an inexpensive but reliable web hosting service. Have been using Byet, but they have yet to successfully renew the subscription, so am in the market for another service. It doesn't need to have great tech support, just reliably keep the site up. cpanel, of course, is a plus.
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Jan 22, 2010
I have been running a fedora server without issues for many years and recently updated to FC12. It turned out that there is a bug in OpenSSL in FC12 that caused me a lot of problems and I had to build apache, mod_ssl and OpenSSL from source to get it working.I'm now looking at migrating to another distribution becasue Fedora is not appropriate for a production server environment in a growing company.
What I want to know is what is the most reliable distribution with regards automatic updates (bug free that is)? I'm comparing RedHat, Ubuntu LTS, Debian, etc. at the moment. Is there any report that looks at this topic?I'd expect RedHat would have the best, but I also have to take cost into account as it is the only platform that you have to pay for these updates.I read this but it seems to quickly move away from the "bug-free" question initially asked.
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Aug 12, 2010
I recently bought a IOgear USB bluetooth adapter and a Sony DRBT101/BLK bluetooth headphones to use with my computer.Whenever I try to make a call using these headphones with skype, I can speak for say 10 seconds and then the headset disconnects completely from the system. I then have to reconnect the headset by switching it off and on. I do not have this problem listening to music using A2DP. It works fine with my mobile phone.When I change the profile to Telephony Duplex (HSP/HFP), it shows up as hands free, I thought it should be headset in blueman manager. My friend uses Plantronics headset with is Dell laptop with built in bluetooth and he says his comes up as headset not hands free. Could this be causing the problem?
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Jul 24, 2009
Fedora 10 (dual boot w/ XP) on Dell Optiplex with a Dell wirelessntennaI am on a university campus with campus-wide wifi network (so no router). I have a wireless HP printer that I want to be able to print to using an ad-hoc connection. The wireless antenna, networking, and wireless printing are all working in Windows XP (so hardware is OK). However, on the linux side, the wifi is really really finicky.
When I first boot up to fedora, it usually connects no problem to the campus-wide wifi network. If I try to switch to the ad-hoc printer network (which it sees), will not connect and, furthermore, it will no longer connect to the campus-wide network (and sometimes it doesn't "see" this network at all). It seems that restarting the Network Manager service sometimes helps to reconnect to the campus-wide network, but not always and I can't connect to the ad-hoc regardlessNOTE: I'm just barely a linux user, and I didn't set up my system - don't assume that I did anything that would be common sense and, if you can, walk me through your suggestions.
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Feb 6, 2010
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Is there an easy and reliable way to install *.tar.gz package after extraction? Instead of going through ./configure etc.
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Jan 4, 2010
Can anyone recommend a reliable network laser printer for a small office (it will be used quite often)Actually, it doesn't have to be laser - what's more efficient?Obviously it has to work well with linux.
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Apr 12, 2011
hJust installed brand new Centos 5.6 and skype, according to centos wiki (http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Skype) Getting these errors: skype: /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version `GLIBCXX_3.4.9' not found (required by skype)
[root@thinkpad opt]# rpm -q libstdc++ --provides
libstdc++ = 4.1.1-52.el5
libstdc++.so.6()(64bit)
libstdc++.so.6(CXXABI_1.3)(64bit)
libstdc++.so.6(CXXABI_1.3.1)(64bit)
[Code]...
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Oct 23, 2010
I've read and execute the info write in this guide :
[URL]
When I type skype , I receive this message :
bash: skype: command not found.
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Feb 10, 2010
Can someone recommend piece parts construct a reliable green server?
I am thinking:
-Case with hot swapable drives, and energy efficient power supply
-SSD harddrive for 5900 RPM drive
-low power CPU, but one with a decent amount of power, IE. 2.0ghz dual core or better.
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Feb 10, 2011
I need a reliable+fast filesystem for root and boot partition. It will be used in Debian x64. So far I only tried ext3 and ext4. What do you reccommend? (this has been probably asked many times, but I need updated information)
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Jan 20, 2010
I would like to ask your opinion on what is the most streamlined and reliable, simple, rock solid system :1.) OpenSolaris2.) Slackware3.) FreeBSDMy personal opinion is that Slackware is the best......but I want to know other's opinions, since, i know nothing on OpenSolaris, and FreeBSD.
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Jan 11, 2011
get Skype to work on 64 bit have downloaded and installed the 32 bit which installed fine but just wont load
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Apr 21, 2010
Does anybody know a good option for a Skype based solution that works on Linux? I have a real problem with the current Linux version as it is a crappy, buggy and downgraded version of the Windows equivalent.
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