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. 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