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#1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 05:15 PM

I'm in windows 2000 at the moment, but generally use Fedora, FC4,
linux. In windows skype works fine but this isn't the case in fedora.
>From fedora I can generally hear the test call, but the mic never
works. Sometimes skype will give an error, saying that there's a
problem with the soundcard. The mainboard is a k7som+ with built-in
mic and headphone jacks.

In linux, XMMS plays Ogg and MP3 files fine, so at least the
headphone/speaker jack works. I'm going to look into some FOSS for
linux to test the mic from linux, but I expect that to work (since it
works fine under windows).

I've double-checked, uninstalled and re-installed skype via yum, and
updated it. I do notice that quite often I can't log in to the linux
skype app, but have no problem with either the website or the windows
skype app, but skype said to make sure the most recent version was
installed (which it was).

This sounds more like a problem with skype software rather than linux
or hardware, yes? The mic is Nexxtech, purchased at radio shack (works
fine under windows).

-Thufir

#2 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 05:15 PM

On Wed, 01 Mar 2006, hawat.thufir a Ã©critÂ*:

> I'm in windows 2000 at the moment, but generally use Fedora, FC4,
> linux. In windows skype works fine but this isn't the case in fedora.
> From fedora I can generally hear the test call, but the mic never
> works.

Is the microphone muted? Right-clink on the speaker icon and make sure
that "Mute" isn't on.

While you're at it, also do Open Volume Control, then Switches, and see if
Mic Boost is on.

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#3 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 05:15 PM

Yves Bellefeuille wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Mar 2006, hawat.thufir a écrit :
>
> > I'm in windows 2000 at the moment, but generally use Fedora, FC4,
> > linux. In windows skype works fine but this isn't the case in fedora.
> > From fedora I can generally hear the test call, but the mic never
> > works.
>
> Is the microphone muted? Right-clink on the speaker icon and make sure
> that "Mute" isn't on.

I'm going to have to look around, I don't recall ever seeing a speaker
icon. The speakers work fine, FWIW.

> While you're at it, also do Open Volume Control, then Switches, and see if
> Mic Boost is on.
...

I'll check out that Mic Boost in particular, thanks

(gotta run right now, just wanted to respond, I'm looking into audacity
to test the mic, too.)

-Thufir

#4 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 05:15 PM

On Wed, 01 Mar 2006, hawat.thufir wrote:

> I'm going to have to look around, I don't recall ever seeing a speaker
> icon. The speakers work fine, FWIW.

If you don't see the icon, under the Fedora menu, choose Sound & Video,
then Volume Control.

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#5 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 05:26 PM

Yves Bellefeuille wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Mar 2006, hawat.thufir wrote:
>
> > I'm going to have to look around, I don't recall ever seeing a speaker
> > icon. The speakers work fine, FWIW.
>
> If you don't see the icon, under the Fedora menu, choose Sound & Video,
> then Volume Control.
...

I'm able to do the "skype echo" test, so that part works. I'm not able
to dial out under linux, I keep getting "call failed," but, by booting
into windows, am able to dial out.

thanks,

Thufir

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