[tlug] [SOLVED] Skype 2.x video calling in Linux

["Josh Glover" <jmglov@example.com>]

2008/6/21 Josh Glover <jmglov@example.com>:

> Anyone successfully using Skype 2.x for video calls on Linux?

I am now, thanks to Gernot, Ivan, and Dave. I ended up getting a
Logitech QuickCam Pro in the US, and it Just Worked with Skype
2.0.0.68 on Gentoo. Hurrah!

> I have an old IBM webcam (using the ibmcam kernel driver), from which gqcam
> can successfully grab video. However, when I start video on Skype, I
> get:
>
> : jmglov@example.com; skype
> Skype V4L: Failed to set picture size (320x240)
[...]
> Skype V4L: Failed to find suitable capture size for 320x240
> Skype V4L: Could not find a suitable capture format
> Starting the process...
> Skype Xv: Xv ports available: 1
> Skype XShm: XShm support enabled
> Skype Xv: Using Xv port 73
> Segmentation fault

I never cared enough to try to solve this issue.

-- 
Cheers,
Josh