Back in the days where I used Windows having video and audio conversations with Skype was really easy. Just plug in all the devices and configure the volume of the microphone and you are done.
Today I tried the same with my Ubuntu 10.04 installation and I encountered a few problems. This is how I got my webcam working with Skype: continue reading…
I am using different instant messager protocol. ICQ, IRC, sometimes MSN and Skype. It always bugged me to have 2 programs open. Pidgin for all protocols except Skype and Skype.
Today I found a really good working plug-in for Pidgin which allows you to use the most Skype features directly from Pidgin: http://code.google.com/p/skype4pidgin/
You still need Skype to be running, but you got all you contacts in you Pidgin list. If you make a call the standard Skype dialog appears, all message communication is done via the usual Pidgin conversation windows.