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Questions relating to Microsoft's Skype VOIP application and services.

Excerpt from Wikipedia:

Skype (pronounced /ˈskaɪp/) is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. The network is operated by Skype Limited, which has its headquarters in Luxembourg. Most of the development team and 44% of the overall employees of Skype are situated in the offices of Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia.

Recent Information:

Skype Limited was recently purchased for 8.5 billion USD by Microsoft who announced that they planned to continue Skype development.

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Skype can't connect

After I restarted my computer to finish a upgrade, I could not log in at Skype anymore. It only shows the message: Skype can't connect. If I try web version it works. I'm using Skype 4.2.
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How do I stop skype from auto-launching

I have Ubuntu 14.04 with Cinnamon. When I log in, Skype autolaunches and I want to stop that. I looked in Startup Applications but cannot find it.
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How to join Skype for Business meeting on Ubuntu (without Skype for Business account)?

Following topic describes how I could connect to Skype for Business account under Linux: Free software to connect to Skype for Business However, what if I do not have a Skype for Business account? I received an invitation to the meeting in form of…
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Copy skype chat history to text files?

I'd like to convert my Skype chat history to a collection of text files for archival purposes. Ideally, I'd like to have a command (e.g. script or app) so that I could do this on a regular basis. Any one have any idea on how to go about doing this?
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skype crashes after logging in

In my 64 bit Ubuntu 16.04.1 skype crashes (disappears) after logging in and no error message is displayed. Previously this problem was not present. What could be the reason?
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Skype and screen sharing

Last time I decided to use Ubuntu 17.10. When I installed Skype from official site of Skype (I downloaded the .deb package) I can do almost everything without one important feature for me. I can't share my screen while I am talking with somebody. On…
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Unable to do group video call and group screen share using Skype 4.3

For those who duplicated my previous question - Skype 4.3 on Ubuntu; am NOT asking how to install Skype for God's sake!! The question was rather - I already have Skype installed, the thing is there is no possible option for me to do group video…
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Skype Crashes with a Segmentation fault

Under 13.04, Skype is crashing with a seg fault. $ skype Segmentation fault (core dumped) $ How can I fix this?
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How to start Skype 4 with Ubuntu 12.10?

I've installed Skype and it's running all OK but I want it to start automatically when I log with my user. How can I do that?
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How can I share my screen with Skype for Linux 5.3?

How can I share my screen via Skype 5.3? The “+” menu contains only two item: adding another communication participant and changing the audio and video settings. Nothing about screen sharing. Is this feature still not implemented? This would be very…
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How can I record Skype conversations?

We are a small company and we have a help desk service to support our clients. We want to use Skype to provide voice live support. This is the easy part. What we need also, is to be able to record some of the conversations for training…
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Skype 2.2.0.25 keeps switching off

After my computer crashed, my Skype doesn't stay on any more. I start it, the window opens up, but after 5 seconds Skype exits again by itself. I already reinstalled it four times.
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How to kill a process when I cant kill it via the GUI and kill in the terminal?

I have some weird Skype crashes today. If I try to close it via the X nothing happens. I tried to kill the process over the KDE Process Manager (Ctrl+ESC). I even tried to kill Skype via the terminal: killall skype kill (skypes process number) None…
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How to clear Skype chat history?

It seems that in the Window version of Skype, there is an option to clear chat history. It is supposed to be Tools > Options > IM & SMS > Clear history button but effectively nothing similar is here: This option is not present on the version that…
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How can I run two Skype accounts on the same Ubuntu?

It is possible if I use Windows. Can I do the same thing in Ubuntu ? In windows all I have to do is : In the Run window, enter the following command (include the quotes) and press OK: "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /secondary I know you…
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