Skype 4.0 still looks like 2.2 beta

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I've just installed skype 4.0 for my Ubuntu 12.4LTS and the font and setup of it still looks like the older ersion 2.2 beta. I've tryed reinstalling it, and rebooting my computer but it doesn't help. I know that it's suppose to look differently according to screenshots of other people using it.

Check the "About Skype" from the menu, and it will tell you what version is running. — Marty Fried, Jun 14 '12 at 15:51
have you purged your old skype install first before installing the deb package? — fossfreedom, Jun 14 '12 at 16:01
purged means not only uninstalling, but getting rid of the configuration files, which can sometimes have an effect. Personally, I'm pretty happy with the way 2.2 looks, and sometimes I hate it when there is a new version and I have to relearn how to use it. But then, all I use it for is messaging and video calls. — Marty Fried, Jun 14 '12 at 16:10
yes i purge removed it with terminal, uninstalled with software center, deleted .skype file in /home and even did search for ANY possible left files taht can leave traces of skype i've tried pretty much everything i could, but still no good result — Nick Bailuc, Jun 14 '12 at 17:27

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 15 '12 at 01:23

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Here's how to upgrade to 4.0 from the previous 2.2 beta version:

from: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1695589

1) make sure the old version is purged, and that old config files are moved to a backup folder (in case you want to restore them later if there's a problem)

sudo apt-get autoremove --purge skype

mv ~/.Skype ~/.Skype.bak

2) download the 4.0 deb from the skype website (http://www.skype.com/intl/fr/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/) and install from commandline:

e.g., sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/skype-ubuntu_4.0.0.7-1_amd64.deb

this will fail with an error. that's ok! we have to run the following command to fix dependencies:

sudo apt-get install -f

now install again:

sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/skype-ubuntu_4.0.0.7-1_amd64.deb

edited Jun 15 '12 at 01:23

amc

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answered Jun 14 '12 at 15:55

Amine Slama

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no, check again – Nick Bailuc Jun 14 '12 at 15:58
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http://skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/ – Nick Bailuc Jun 14 '12 at 15:58
4.0 came out 50 minutes ago – Nick Bailuc Jun 14 '12 at 16:00
OK Sorry For that try this : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1695589 – Amine Slama Jun 14 '12 at 16:27
http://blogs.skype.com/linux/2012/06/skype_40_for_linux.html – Nick Bailuc Jun 14 '12 at 16:47
also i noticed that when i install this version of skype, the launchbar stops hiding, and in the apperiance settings it says taht it is set to autohide, but yet doesn't hide – Nick Bailuc Jun 14 '12 at 17:25
@AminosAmigos hope you don't mind that I edited your answer to include all the info from the comments – amc Jun 15 '12 at 00:51
I'll note that it looks like there are still elements of 2.2b, so I'm sure there's a bit missing from this solution. For instance, I don't get the nice unity dock and messaging menu integration I've seen in screenshots. – amc Jun 15 '12 at 00:54
can you send me a link of a screenshot of what it should look like? – Nick Bailuc Jun 15 '12 at 01:26
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/06/skype-40-for-linux-available-for.html – One Zero Jun 15 '12 at 02:32
@amc It's more than Ok I got more reputation thanks To you:) – Amine Slama Jun 26 '12 at 23:04
@NickyBailuc that happened to me too :/ But after rebooting it worked (used the ubuntu tweak tool) – Amine Slama Jun 26 '12 at 23:04

Skype 4.0 still looks like 2.2 beta

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