Well, growl don't work for me. Every single time a contact comes online, I just hear the noise and then growl says, "has come online" but it doesn't ever tell me who comes on or goes offline. Also, aint Growl supposed to tell you when somebody downloads a file from your drop box?
Anyhow, the blasted thing don't seem to be doing me any good, so I removed it. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!! Skype Name: barefootedray On Oct 25, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Eric Oyen wrote: > exactly what does Skype say regarding the network? > > I run Skype here (version 2.8) and the only issues I have with it are > accessibility ones (currently being mitigated by the use of growl). I Still > can't answer a call without first determining who is calling and then open a > chat to them just to get to the answer button on the toolbar (or the menu as > a separate route). I really would like a "1 button solution" to the answer > call problem (such as ctrl-a). > > anyway, if you have network access, but Skype doesn't, you either need to > allow Skype in the system firewall (under the security applet in system > preferences) or check your router/firewall at the internet connect point > (dsl/cable modem). > > -Eric > > On Oct 25, 2010, at 7:24 AM, Jenny Wood wrote: > >> Hi Nektarios and all. First thing, welcome to the list, Nektarios! I hope >> you find this list as helpful as I have so far. I am new to the mac too, >> only having had mine less than a week now. Thankfully, I feel like I have >> made very good progress, owing to some very useful podcasts, google and this >> list. I also appreciated the information concerning the shortcuts for >> checking the time and battery level. I am also experiencing some difficulty >> with Skype. Like you, I needed to move my Skype to the applications folder >> manually, but am still having problems connecting to the network. So I >> guess my own question is, if we already have a newer version that has known >> issues, what is the recommended method of removing the new version and >> replacing it with the older copy? I realize many applications can simply be >> sent to the trash, but are there still existing libraries out there that may >> cause a conflict? Like I said, I am still very new to the mac myself, and >> therefore am still fumbling my way along. :-) >> >> Jenny >> >> >> On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:15 AM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: >> >>> Thanks very much. >>> I was able to move the app to the applications folder and use the >>> control+f8 functions. >>> I still have trouble connecting to skype though, no matter what I do. >>> Will see. >>> >>> Nektarios. >>> >>> On Oct 25, 2010, at 1:29 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>> >>>> Well, Nektarios, you've come a long way in a short imte. >>>> >>>> First, to tell your batery level, press control+F8 and arrow twice left. >>>> To tell the date and time. press control+F8 and arrow once left. Now, >>>> when you first open the disk image for Skype, (and this applies to other >>>> aps also), you need to move the .app file to the applications folder >>>> manually. Use command+c to copy and havigate to the Applications folder >>>> then command+v to drop it in. >>>> >>>> As for the network issue, can't help much there. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! >>>> >>>> Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!! >>>> >>>> Skype Name: >>>> barefootedray >>>> >>>> On Oct 25, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello list. This is Nektarios in Greece. >>>>> I am very happy to let you all know that I am now part of the family of >>>>> mac users on this list. >>>>> My experience so far is great. By just following instructions, listening >>>>> to a few podcasts, reading some help etc, I was able to setup my mac >>>>> without sighted assistance, go online , browse,email, download and >>>>> install Infovox voices and various other tasks. >>>>> I have of course much to learn yet, and I have some questions as well. >>>>> 1. On my macbook pro, I need to learn the battery level or if it is >>>>> charging. Is there a way to do that? >>>>> 2. Is it possible to read the date and time? Is it somewhere displayed on >>>>> the screen? Is there a key stroke or other way to accomplish this? >>>>> 3. I am trying to install skype. I downloaded the dmg file, open it and >>>>> found the skype application inside. I opened this as well and from what I >>>>> understand, I was able to install it successfuly. I can't find it >>>>> anywhere though. It is not in my applications folder or the desktop. If I >>>>> open the DMG file again and click on skype, I can run skype, but when I >>>>> enter my username and password, it tells me that it can't connect to the >>>>> net and to check my network settings. >>>>> I did not touch anything on the network settings, and I am able to access >>>>> other net resources such as browse with safari, check email, listen to >>>>> the radio with itunes etc. >>>>> I know the username and password are correct, because I can logon with my >>>>> windows machine. >>>>> Any help is very much appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Nektarios. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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