Hi >> I want to use the skype 2.0 beta .deb package on my debian amd64 sid >> system. >> I saw hell a lot of guides hwoto use chroot, but I don't want a chroot! >> Any guide available which is simple enough (e.g. just install some .deb >> and it works?)? > > Tecnically, you can't simply install the .deb in the 64-bit system, as > it is for a 32-bit debian. In practice, you can try > --force-architecture (or something similar), but there is no guarantee > that there are packages with the 32-bit libraries that Skype needs, > and even if there are, it might simply not work.
I have always had problem with force-architechture next time I try to upgrade. I have been running the static version of skype directly in my 64 bit system. I copy the binary to /usr/local/bin and run it without any problems or chroot. I just installed 2.0 beta. The 32-bit libXss.so.1* must be copied to /emul/ia32-linux/usr/lib and then it runs smoothly. Hope it helps Gudjon -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]