Skype 4.1 keeps crashing on Ubuntu 12.10!

Question

I have installed Ubuntu 12.10 recently and also downloaded Skype 4.1 (Ubuntu 12.04 multiarch). I installed it but every time I have a conversation, or a call, it crashes.

Does anybody know why this happens??

I have also tried to install the Skype version Ubuntu 10.04 32bit, but the same thing happens. Also I have uninstalled and installed again more than 2 for each one, and restarted the laptop in between.

Please help me!! I really need skype!!

Solution

Unninstall Skype and remove the Skype ppa from Software Sources then install Skype from the normal repositories.

1. Open Software Sources or open Update Manager and select Settings.
2. Under the Other Software tab look for the Skype repositories and delete them.
3. Open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and type sudo apt-get update
4. Open Ubuntu Software Center and search for Skype. Click Install.

Enjoy.

Comments

[JamesTheAwesomeDude]

Yeah, this is pretty normal. Skype for Linux is crashy; 12.10 is crashy. Putting them together and not expecting crashes just doesn't make sense. Sorry. :(

[Eliah Kagan]

I recommend reporting this as a bug. (This question also has some good information about bug reporting.) This will probably be closed as off-topic, in accordance with the FAQ and this policy.

[Eliah Kagan]

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[Eliah Kagan]

Welcome to Ask Ubuntu! Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.