Try to make sure that PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=30 is in here: sudo editor /usr/share/applications/skype.desktop
I've fixed Skype sound issues in two machines already (Ubuntu & Kubuntu) after upgrades. Skype/system changed in some way, but launcher file did not. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Canonical Partner Developers, which is subscribed to skype in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1315281 Title: skype occasionally makes constant crackling / humming sound until restarted or pulseaudio killed To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/skype/+bug/1315281/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~canonical-partner-dev Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~canonical-partner-dev More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

