Best linux for skype?

zoffmann · 05-18-2009, 07:12 AM

Hello,

which is the best linux distro for skype?

I have tried xubuntu but I didn't make it work - it has some problem with sound. Computer which I use is Sony Vaio vgn-fs395vp.

best regards
zoff

Hangdog42 · 05-18-2009, 07:29 AM

The problem isn't Linux, the problem is Skype. You'll have similar problems no matter what distro you use, so choose a distro based on other criteria.

penguin386 · 05-18-2009, 08:43 AM

I installed Skype on Ubuntu 8.04 but had problems with the sound. Here is how I fixed it.

Go to the Synaptic Package Manager and uninstall Pulseaudio
Then, use the Synaptic Package Manager to install Esound instead

Skype started working when I did that.

H_TeXMeX_H · 05-18-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangdog42

The problem isn't Linux, the problem is Skype. You'll have similar problems no matter what distro you use, so choose a distro based on other criteria.

yup, I totally agree. skype is an absolutely wacky program, it does very strange things even when you didn't change any settings whatsoever. You roll the dice every time you start it.

I wish there was a better alternative, technically there is ekiga, but for me it has been even more of a PITA.