Eric, Hmmm, interesting. Unfortunately, I personally do not have enough experience with Skype in particular to be of much more use on the subject. However, it is something I am interested in getting up and running soon. I will have to think about trying an older version in the meantime.
Jenny On Oct 26, 2010, at 1:51 AM, Eric Oyen wrote: > jenny, > ok, thats an interesting set of posts in there. > I never had this problem either with the firewall on or off. I simply > transferred my old Skype info from an older 10.6.8 machine and then installed > it under 10.6.4 and then installed the application. Skype started up and > worked fine. the only 2 problem I had were: > 1. can't answer calls manually (still can't) > 2. chat windows weren't being spoken in a "live" fashion (I had to manually > review them after each message) > > #2 was solved by installing growl and letting it intercept some of skype's > chat calls. now I can hear messages without having to review the window every > time. :) > > -Eric > > On Oct 25, 2010, at 7:24 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > >> I have also been experiencing the same problem accessing Skype on my macbook >> pro. The error says it is unable to connect and to "please check your >> network settings." I did a little digging around on google and came across >> the following. It does in fact, appear to be a common problem. >> >> http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=449451 >> >> Jenny >> >> 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 [email protected]. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> [email protected]. >>>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> 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 [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> 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 [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> 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 [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> 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 [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > 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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