Re: Skype
Thanks Marcus, Peder and Neil, Neil I have tried to follow Crazytechtricks website suggestions and others. It wouldn’t work for me because the 4 digit number code Skype sent (?) never arrived on my phone. However, after much frustration suddenly I could enter my old user name and password. It’s all working now - without getting a MS account. A friend tried to install the new Skype last night. He ended up getting the MS account, but his new user name from now on is his phone number. His contacts are not listed. Nobody will be able to find him. He is wondering if he can still change the user name to his old one. Yes Marcus, I am using WhatsApp all the time. I like it and it does everything for my requirements - but it won’t work on the desktop computer. Thanks again Walter > On 19 Jun 2018, at 22:54 , Marcus Harris wrote: > > Have you tried WhatsApp? > Marcus > > Marcus Harris 74 iPhone7 > >> On 19 Jun 2018, at 12:38 pm, Neil Houghton wrote: >> >> Hi Walter, >> >> Skype was bought by MS in 2011 and, like Google and Facebook, MS would >> prefer that you do as much as possible via their MS account login ;o) >> >> However AFAIK you do not HAVE to use Skype by signing in via an MS account. >> >> A quick google of "use Skype without a MS account will bring up many >> articles but, since terms and conditions and operating parameters change >> frequently for these online services, I find it always best to filter to >> newer articles. Sometimes these articles are spot-on, sometimes they are >> rubbish -up to you how much time you want to spend investigating these - my >> yardstick tends to be how much can I mess up if I get it wrong - so lots of >> reading/research before messing with system settings or delving too far in >> terminal. >> >> However you just want to use Skype so, for any solution that does not >> involve downloading dubious software or connecting via unknown sites, I >> would tend to just try it out. >> >> This article >> <https://crazytechtricks.com/use-skype-without-microsoft-account/> is not >> particularly well written but it is fairly recent and the suggestions fairly >> simple. Basically it offers two approaches: >> 1Create a Skype account without creating a MS account, >> 2Just use Skype without any account. >> >> Personally, I have an Office 365 subscription (can't live without Excel) so >> I do have an MS account - so I have no idea if/how well these methods work. >> You would have to decide which one you would prefer depending on how much >> you intend to use Skype - I would imagine a Skype account is useful if you >> intend to use it a bit, especially from more than one device. >> >> So maybe just give it a try? >> >> >> HTH >> >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: on behalf of FW >> >> Reply-To: WAMUG >> Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 at 09:17 >> To: WAMUG >> Subject: Skype >> >> Good morning Skype users. >> >> I was trying to have a Skype contact on my wife’s iMac. >> >> After opening Skype it told me I had to upgrade to the next version. >> I downloaded and installed the next version 8.23. >> >> The setup procedure ended in a road block because it asks me to: >> “Sign in with a Microsoft account”. I should create one if I don’t have >> one. >> I don’t have such an account and don’t want to create one. >> >> Is there a workaround ? >> >> Thanks and cheers >> >> Walter >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Have you tried WhatsApp? Marcus Marcus Harris 74 iPhone7 > On 19 Jun 2018, at 12:38 pm, Neil Houghton wrote: > > Hi Walter, > > Skype was bought by MS in 2011 and, like Google and Facebook, MS would prefer > that you do as much as possible via their MS account login ;o) > > However AFAIK you do not HAVE to use Skype by signing in via an MS account. > > A quick google of "use Skype without a MS account will bring up many articles > but, since terms and conditions and operating parameters change frequently > for these online services, I find it always best to filter to newer articles. > Sometimes these articles are spot-on, sometimes they are rubbish -up to you > how much time you want to spend investigating these - my yardstick tends to > be how much can I mess up if I get it wrong - so lots of reading/research > before messing with system settings or delving too far in terminal. > > However you just want to use Skype so, for any solution that does not involve > downloading dubious software or connecting via unknown sites, I would tend > to just try it out. > > This article > <https://crazytechtricks.com/use-skype-without-microsoft-account/> is not > particularly well written but it is fairly recent and the suggestions fairly > simple. Basically it offers two approaches: >1Create a Skype account without creating a MS account, >2Just use Skype without any account. > > Personally, I have an Office 365 subscription (can't live without Excel) so I > do have an MS account - so I have no idea if/how well these methods work. You > would have to decide which one you would prefer depending on how much you > intend to use Skype - I would imagine a Skype account is useful if you intend > to use it a bit, especially from more than one device. > > So maybe just give it a try? > > > HTH > > > > Neil > -- > Neil R. Houghton > Albany, Western Australia > Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 > Email: n...@possumology.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: on behalf of FW > > Reply-To: WAMUG > Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 at 09:17 > To: WAMUG > Subject: Skype > >Good morning Skype users. > >I was trying to have a Skype contact on my wife’s iMac. > >After opening Skype it told me I had to upgrade to the next version. >I downloaded and installed the next version 8.23. > >The setup procedure ended in a road block because it asks me to: >“Sign in with a Microsoft account”. I should create one if I don’t have > one. >I don’t have such an account and don’t want to create one. > >Is there a workaround ? > >Thanks and cheers > >Walter >-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Hi Walter,
Skype was bought by MS in 2011 and, like Google and Facebook, MS would prefer
that you do as much as possible via their MS account login ;o)
However AFAIK you do not HAVE to use Skype by signing in via an MS account.
A quick google of "use Skype without a MS account will bring up many articles
but, since terms and conditions and operating parameters change frequently for
these online services, I find it always best to filter to newer articles.
Sometimes these articles are spot-on, sometimes they are rubbish -up to you how
much time you want to spend investigating these - my yardstick tends to be how
much can I mess up if I get it wrong - so lots of reading/research before
messing with system settings or delving too far in terminal.
However you just want to use Skype so, for any solution that does not involve
downloading dubious software or connecting via unknown sites, I would tend to
just try it out.
This article <https://crazytechtricks.com/use-skype-without-microsoft-account/>
is not particularly well written but it is fairly recent and the suggestions
fairly simple. Basically it offers two approaches:
1 Create a Skype account without creating a MS account,
2 Just use Skype without any account.
Personally, I have an Office 365 subscription (can't live without Excel) so I
do have an MS account - so I have no idea if/how well these methods work. You
would have to decide which one you would prefer depending on how much you
intend to use Skype - I would imagine a Skype account is useful if you intend
to use it a bit, especially from more than one device.
So maybe just give it a try?
HTH
Neil
--
Neil R. Houghton
Albany, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9841 6063
Email: n...@possumology.com
-Original Message-
From: on behalf of FW
Reply-To: WAMUG
Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 at 09:17
To: WAMUG
Subject: Skype
Good morning Skype users.
I was trying to have a Skype contact on my wife’s iMac.
After opening Skype it told me I had to upgrade to the next version.
I downloaded and installed the next version 8.23.
The setup procedure ended in a road block because it asks me to:
“Sign in with a Microsoft account”. I should create one if I don’t have one.
I don’t have such an account and don’t want to create one.
Is there a workaround ?
Thanks and cheers
Walter
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Skype
Good morning Skype users. I was trying to have a Skype contact on my wife’s iMac. After opening Skype it told me I had to upgrade to the next version. I downloaded and installed the next version 8.23. The setup procedure ended in a road block because it asks me to: “Sign in with a Microsoft account”. I should create one if I don’t have one. I don’t have such an account and don’t want to create one. Is there a workaround ? Thanks and cheers Walter -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
Hi Ronni I did end up choosing this one last night for an initial test as I was on call this morning at 10. It seems to have worked as I only payed back a few minutes & all participants seem to be recorded - so, good. The recording just appears as one .mov file - can’t see individual tracks though they may be hidden (?) but that is not important to me at this point in time. Thanks for your thoughts & expertise as well. Cheers, Alex > On 24 Dec 2015, at 11:21 am, Ronda Brown wrote: > > Hi Alex, > > Have you checked out "Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype"? > <http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/ > <http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/>> > > Will Call Recorder work with multi-person calls? > "Yes, Call Recorder will record all participants of a call. Your local audio > will be on Track 1, and everyone else on Track 2. Multi-person video calls > will also be recorded. In Multi-track mode, each participants' video will be > on separate video tracks in the QuickTime movie." > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > > > On 24 Dec 2015, at 1:51 AM, Alex <mailto:aln...@highway1.com.au>> wrote: > >> Hi WAMUG members, >> >> I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. >> What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes >> truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. >> >> Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or >> two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it >> did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I >> do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Alex > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
Thanks Rob - sounds really good but I’m not a fast enough touch typist to be doing it on the fly! Would love to but!! Cheers, Alex > On 24 Dec 2015, at 10:48 am, Rob Phillips wrote: > > A technique I have used with webconferencing software is to record the > minutes on the fly, while sharing the screen with everyone. This way, > everyone sees the minutes as they are being written and can point out > inaccuracies in the moment. The other advantage is that the minutes are > available almost as soon as the meeting is over. > > Of course, this means that the software you use has to have screen sharing > capability, and Skype probably doesn't have this. How about Google Hangouts? > > Cheers > Rob > > > > On 24/12/2015 1:51 am, Alex wrote: >> Hi WAMUG members, >> >> I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. >> What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes >> truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. >> >> Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or >> two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it >> did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I >> do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Alex >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
Hi Alex, Have you checked out "Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype"? <http://www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/> Will Call Recorder work with multi-person calls? "Yes, Call Recorder will record all participants of a call. Your local audio will be on Track 1, and everyone else on Track 2. Multi-person video calls will also be recorded. In Multi-track mode, each participants' video will be on separate video tracks in the QuickTime movie." Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > On 24 Dec 2015, at 1:51 AM, Alex wrote: > > Hi WAMUG members, > > I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. > What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes > truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. > > Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or > two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it > did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I > do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. > > Thanks in advance, > > Alex -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
A technique I have used with webconferencing software is to record the minutes on the fly, while sharing the screen with everyone. This way, everyone sees the minutes as they are being written and can point out inaccuracies in the moment. The other advantage is that the minutes are available almost as soon as the meeting is over. Of course, this means that the software you use has to have screen sharing capability, and Skype probably doesn't have this. How about Google Hangouts? Cheers Rob On 24/12/2015 1:51 am, Alex wrote: Hi WAMUG members, I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. Thanks in advance, Alex -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
Thank you Tim > On 24 Dec 2015, at 6:46 am, Tim Law wrote: > > Alex, I know there is screen capture recording software around, but a simply > option might be to set up a video camera - ipad, iphone or traditional video > camera - pointing at the screen and it would record the sound, and the video > would show enough detail for you to pick up who is saying what at any time. > > Tim > >> On 24 Dec 2015, at 1:51 AM, Alex wrote: >> >> Hi WAMUG members, >> >> I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. >> What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes >> truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. >> >> Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or >> two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it >> did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I >> do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Alex >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Recording Skype conference calls
Alex, I know there is screen capture recording software around, but a simply option might be to set up a video camera - ipad, iphone or traditional video camera - pointing at the screen and it would record the sound, and the video would show enough detail for you to pick up who is saying what at any time. Tim > On 24 Dec 2015, at 1:51 AM, Alex wrote: > > Hi WAMUG members, > > I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. > What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes > truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. > > Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or > two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it > did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I > do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. > > Thanks in advance, > > Alex > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Recording Skype conference calls
Hi WAMUG members, I need to take minutes for meetings held by conference call using Skype. What I would like to do is record the calls so that I can do the minutes truthfully. This would be done only if all agree to it being recorded. Can anyone recommend a good program? I have looked into it briefly & one or two seem to imply that it works on incoming & outgoing streams & one said it did not work on group chats (is this different to group calls?). Ideally I do not want separate recordings for incoming & outgoing streams. Thanks in advance, Alex -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype - Password Successfully Changed - SCAM
Thanks Ronni Received your advice after making a posting on this issue. Will delete the email. Haven't opened any links. Cheers Merv On 3/10/12 9:49 AM, Ronni Brown wrote: > Hi WAMUG Skype users, > > The Skype 'Password Successfully Changed' email SCAM is making the rounds > again, so be careful. > The "Password Successfully Changed" email that claims to be coming from > Skype. Needless to say that it looks slightly authentic but there is one > thing that makes everything so suspicious -- a salutation -- that missing > your name. Also addressed to "undisclosed-recipients" > > If you receive one delete it immediately, DON'T click on any of the links, > all the links are invalid links. > > Here is the email: I've placed [invalid url] instead of the actually wording > as I don't want anyone accidentally clicking on any invalid links. > = > From: Skype (nore...@notifications.sky-pe.com) Sent: monday, 3 october 2012 > 5:49 AM to: undisclosed-recipients > > This is an automated email, please don't reply. > > Hi there, > > Password successfully changed > Your new skype password has been set. > > You can now [invalid url], view your call history or change your account > settings. > If the changes described above are accurate, no further action is needed. If > anything doesn't look right, follow the link below to make changes: [invalid > url] > > Talk soon, > The people at skype > > [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] > > Getting help for skype > While you cannot reply to this email, you can contact us through our [invalid > url] for assistance. > You can also visit [invalid url] > > Protect your password > Skype staff will never ask you for your password via email. The only places > you are asked for your password are when you sign in to skype or on our > website if you want to buy something or check your account. You will always > sign in via a secure connection, and we ask you to ensure that the address in > your browser begins exactly like this[invalid url] it should also show a > little padlock symbol to indicate the secure connection. > > Be alert to emails that request account information or urgent action. Be > cautious of websites with irregular addresses or those that offer unofficial > skype downloads. Security updates and product upgrades are made available at > [invalid url] or using the client's upgrade function. > === > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" > 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD > > OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://lists.wamug.org.au/pipermail/wamug.org.au-wamug/attachments/20121003/b25affe9/attachment.htm > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The whole psychology of modern disquiet is linked with the sudden confrontation with space-time. (Teilhard de Chardin, 'The Phenomenon of Man') -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype password
I have received an email advising me that: "Password successfully changed Your new Skype password has been set. You can now access your Account, view your call history or change your account settings. If the changes described above are accurate, no further action is needed. If anything doesn't look right, follow the link below to make changes: Restore password" I have not used Skype recently and have not requested a password change. In the source code the return path is shown as: Is this genuine? Merv -- The whole psychology of modern disquiet is linked with the sudden confrontation with space-time. (Teilhard de Chardin, 'The Phenomenon of Man') -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype - Password Successfully Changed - SCAM
Hi WAMUG Skype users, The Skype 'Password Successfully Changed' email SCAM is making the rounds again, so be careful. The "Password Successfully Changed" email that claims to be coming from Skype. Needless to say that it looks slightly authentic but there is one thing that makes everything so suspicious -- a salutation -- that missing your name. Also addressed to "undisclosed-recipients" If you receive one delete it immediately, DON'T click on any of the links, all the links are invalid links. Here is the email: I've placed [invalid url] instead of the actually wording as I don't want anyone accidentally clicking on any invalid links. = From: Skype (nore...@notifications.sky-pe.com) Sent: monday, 3 october 2012 5:49 AM to: undisclosed-recipients This is an automated email, please don't reply. Hi there, Password successfully changed Your new skype password has been set. You can now [invalid url], view your call history or change your account settings. If the changes described above are accurate, no further action is needed. If anything doesn't look right, follow the link below to make changes: [invalid url] Talk soon, The people at skype [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] · [invalid url] Getting help for skype While you cannot reply to this email, you can contact us through our [invalid url] for assistance. You can also visit [invalid url] Protect your password Skype staff will never ask you for your password via email. The only places you are asked for your password are when you sign in to skype or on our website if you want to buy something or check your account. You will always sign in via a secure connection, and we ask you to ensure that the address in your browser begins exactly like this[invalid url] it should also show a little padlock symbol to indicate the secure connection. Be alert to emails that request account information or urgent action. Be cautious of websites with irregular addresses or those that offer unofficial skype downloads. Security updates and product upgrades are made available at [invalid url] or using the client's upgrade function. === Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.8.2 Mountain Lion Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.wamug.org.au/pipermail/wamug.org.au-wamug/attachments/20121003/b25affe9/attachment.htm -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype and Mac Mini
Thanks for the good replies. I have a couple of sets of headphones and will try it/them out later today. regards, Kevin On 30/07/12 8:13 AM, Kevin Lock wrote: > I am helping a welfare recipient set up Skype on a Mac Mini. Attached is > a non-Mac monitor. She does not want to use a WebCam, just audio. I am > guessing the solution is headphones with audio in/out plugs? Does the > Mac Mini have the in/out ports? > > Advice please. > > Kevin > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype and Mac Mini
Hi Kevin, To follow on from Tim and John. I have two Mac minis and both have audio in and out. However, I did a quick check using MacTracker software and the earliest Mac mini (2005) has no audio at all while a slightly later version (late 2005) has audio out only. If the Mac mini in question has no audio in then as Tim say, you can use a USB headset. Regards, Carlo Margio Real World Computing mob: 0404 296 965 i...@realworldcomputing.com.au www.realworldcomputing.com.au On 30/07/2012, at 8:26 , John Thompson wrote: > Hello Kevin, > I don't think you should have a problem with the audio on the Mac Mini. > the audio specs shown on my Mac Mini System Report are: > > Built-in input > Built-in output > Intel High Definition Audio > Headphone > Speaker > S/PDIF Optical Digital Audion Output > S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Input. > > Hope this is helpful. > > Regards > > John Thompson > > On 30/07/2012, at 6:13 AM, Kevin Lock wrote: > >> I am helping a welfare recipient set up Skype on a Mac Mini. Attached is >> a non-Mac monitor. She does not want to use a WebCam, just audio. I am >> guessing the solution is headphones with audio in/out plugs? Does the >> Mac Mini have the in/out ports? >> >> Advice please. >> >> Kevin >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype and Mac Mini
Hello Kevin, I don't think you should have a problem with the audio on the Mac Mini. the audio specs shown on my Mac Mini System Report are: Built-in input Built-in output Intel High Definition Audio Headphone Speaker S/PDIF Optical Digital Audion Output S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Input. Hope this is helpful. Regards John Thompson On 30/07/2012, at 6:13 AM, Kevin Lock wrote: > I am helping a welfare recipient set up Skype on a Mac Mini. Attached is > a non-Mac monitor. She does not want to use a WebCam, just audio. I am > guessing the solution is headphones with audio in/out plugs? Does the > Mac Mini have the in/out ports? > > Advice please. > > Kevin > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype and Mac Mini
Kevin I have a 2009 Mini and use a USB headset Freetalk Everyman I think it's called. I bought it from Skype direct Works very well and is comfortable to wear. Good clarity over VOIP lines. I 'think' I have used the regular iPhone earplugs with built in mike and plugged it straight I to the headphone port on the Mini, but can't recall specifically doing so. This could be an option if they already have a set, but as they are expensive new, a USB headset might bettter option. There IS a 'mike in' input too, should that be needed. Tim Sent from my iPhone On 30/07/2012, at 6:13 AM, Kevin Lock wrote: > I am helping a welfare recipient set up Skype on a Mac Mini. Attached is > a non-Mac monitor. She does not want to use a WebCam, just audio. I am > guessing the solution is headphones with audio in/out plugs? Does the > Mac Mini have the in/out ports? > > Advice please. > > Kevin > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Using Skype
Thanks Daniel and Susan for the useful suggestions. It took longer than expected to get set. Firstly I had forgotten that I had an original Skype ID a good many years ago when my son was overseas, and secondly, to prove my bona fides, I had to decipher and type contorted words of black and white text. I gradually got the idea, and after about thirty attempts, got one correct and was able to get a new ID. Family assertions that I have no imagination are obviously correct! Ian On 11 Apr 2012, at 11:19 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: Hi Ian You should find Skype already installed. (Have a look in your Applications folder). Otherwise you can download it from here:- <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/> Free version is generally fine. Pretty easy to set up once installed, just create an account (noting your Skype name you choose and your password for safe keeping). Then you just add in their Skype names and you're away. Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** On 11/04/2012, at 11:15 PM, Ian Reid wrote: > Good Evening All > > I have some children and grandchildren going overseas on Friday for some > weeks and they have suggested that I should download Skype to enable > convenient contact. I have a six month-old MacBook Pro 13 in. and an iPad 1. > To which would be the best to download Skype and are there any catches to > beware of in operation. > > Thanks, > > Ian Reid > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Using Skype
With the MacBook you will be able to use video Skype. If your iPad is the 1st generation you can only make Skype voice calls because of the lack of a camera. Both are free calls, of course. Sent from my iPad On 12/04/2012, at 1:19 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > Hi Ian > > You should find Skype already installed. (Have a look in your Applications > folder). > Otherwise you can download it from here:- > <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/> > Free version is generally fine. > Pretty easy to set up once installed, just create an account (noting your > Skype name you choose and your password for safe keeping). > Then you just add in their Skype names and you're away. > > Kind regards > Daniel > --- > Daniel Kerr > MacWizardry > > Phone: 0414 795 960 > Email: > Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> > > > **For everything Macintosh** > > On 11/04/2012, at 11:15 PM, Ian Reid wrote: > >> Good Evening All >> >> I have some children and grandchildren going overseas on Friday for some >> weeks and they have suggested that I should download Skype to enable >> convenient contact. I have a six month-old MacBook Pro 13 in. and an iPad 1. >> To which would be the best to download Skype and are there any catches to >> beware of in operation. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ian Reid >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Using Skype
Hi Ian You should find Skype already installed. (Have a look in your Applications folder). Otherwise you can download it from here:- <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/> Free version is generally fine. Pretty easy to set up once installed, just create an account (noting your Skype name you choose and your password for safe keeping). Then you just add in their Skype names and you're away. Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** On 11/04/2012, at 11:15 PM, Ian Reid wrote: > Good Evening All > > I have some children and grandchildren going overseas on Friday for some > weeks and they have suggested that I should download Skype to enable > convenient contact. I have a six month-old MacBook Pro 13 in. and an iPad 1. > To which would be the best to download Skype and are there any catches to > beware of in operation. > > Thanks, > > Ian Reid > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Using Skype
Good Evening All I have some children and grandchildren going overseas on Friday for some weeks and they have suggested that I should download Skype to enable convenient contact. I have a six month-old MacBook Pro 13 in. and an iPad 1. To which would be the best to download Skype and are there any catches to beware of in operation. Thanks, Ian Reid -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Security of Skype and Webinars
Hello 'Muggers I have been offered a session for myself and a few friends to participate in a demonstration of Skype and a Webinar service including video conference, screen sharing and file transfer. As the host I am concerned about security of my home Wi-Fi network and computer hacking.I am not so concerned about Skype "eavesdropping", which seems to be the official Skype focus when discussing "security". The demonstrator will use his laptop but connect to my home Wi-Fi network. He would like to contact his friends in Sydney and South Africa to demonstrate the gamut of video conference features. It is unclear if his laptop or my iMac will be the primary communication device. First security concern is about screen sharing and remote desktop control - and other things I haven't heard about! Is my computer data at any level of risk during (or after) a Skype call or Webinar session from any of the participants? What can be done about it? Second security concern is the demonstrator connecting his laptop to my network. And by extension, connection of my friends Wi-Fi devices too. Can this be done safely and easily, or must I change my complete computer-modem-router password system to the ISP and mail servers immediately after the demonstration? A possible solution may be to buy one of those USB data thingys that will give internet access to the demonstrator's (Windows?) laptop and allow a few GB of data transfer. Feasible? Do these devices also permit Wi-Fi/Airport networking? I have a spare Airport Express that could be used to create a temporary Hotspot. I have been a very occasional user of Skype and have ver 5.0.0 installed (they now offer ver 5.5.0). It seems that I may have to purchase a monthly Skype Premium plan to be able to have group video calls. Their website shows this option at XX Euros per month, but presumably the service is available in Australia. Regards, Alan Alan Smith iMac 21.5" Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 4M - OSX 10.6.8 iPad2; ATV2 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Hi john. I am afraid I cannot be of any help to you as suddenly my skype started working again. I have no idea why. ;-( Mac Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor On 16/01/2012, at 7:19 PM, Winters John wrote: > Malcolm, > > What settings do you have in Skype>Preferences>Audio/Video > > Had a similar problem after upgrading. Just needed to set this again. > > HTH > John > > On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and >> I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my >> mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >> >> >> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >> Malcolm McCallum >> Skype >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Malcolm, What settings do you have in Skype>Preferences>Audio/Video Had a similar problem after upgrading. Just needed to set this again. HTH John On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the > corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and > I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my > mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help > > > MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 > Malcolm McCallum > Skype > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Hi Mac, Are you able to see yourself in iSight (FaceTime HD Camera (Built-In) video camera? Do you have FaceTime turned ON? You should be able to select the FaceTime HD Camera in Skype 5.3.59 Find out if your computer recognises the iSight (FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in) In Lion, check System Information … found in Applications > Utilities > System Information Click USB under Hardware Under the USB header, check to see if the iSight camera is detected. It will show as FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in) The FaceTime HD Camera (Video & Audio) does work in Skype 5.3 1. Open Skype 2. Skype Preferences > Audio/Video Have these settings selected: Microphone: Built-in Microphone (Internal microphone Speakers: Built-in Output (Internal Speakers) Ringing:Built-in Output (Internal Speakers Camera:FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in) I can send you a screenshot offlist if you can’t follow the above settings. <http://www.tuaw.com/2011/08/08/skype-5-3-adds-lion-support-hd-video-calls/> <http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/> Cheers, Ronni On 13/01/2012, at 5:13 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > They cannot see me(maybe we should leave it at that pleasant state of > affairs)! > Malcolm McCallum > > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > On 13/01/2012, at 1:07 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: > >> Are you not getting the other person's picture? Or are they complaining that >> they cannot see you? >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 13/01/2012, at 1:04 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: >> >>> If the camera icon was green, that would mean it was already on. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>>> Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! >>>> You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> >>>> On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >>>>> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >>>>> good boy :-0 >>>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>>> >>>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>>> Skype docmactor >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>>>>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>>>>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to >>>>>> throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>>>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>>>> Skype >>>>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>>>> Skype docmactor >>>>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.7.2 Lion Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
did you click on the cam logo within the connection screen to allow video send to others... James SAD Technic U3 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA Australia +618 9370 5307 mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) sad...@iinet.net.au http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. On 13/01/2012, at 5:13 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > They cannot see me(maybe we should leave it at that pleasant state of > affairs)! > Malcolm McCallum > > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > On 13/01/2012, at 1:07 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: > >> Are you not getting the other person's picture? Or are they complaining that >> they cannot see you? >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 13/01/2012, at 1:04 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: >> >>> If the camera icon was green, that would mean it was already on. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>>> Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! >>>> You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> >>>> On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >>>>> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >>>>> good boy :-0 >>>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>>> >>>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>>> Skype docmactor >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>>>>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>>>>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to >>>>>> throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>>>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>>>> Skype >>>>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>>>> Skype docmactor >>>>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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They cannot see me(maybe we should leave it at that pleasant state of affairs)! Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor On 13/01/2012, at 1:07 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: > Are you not getting the other person's picture? Or are they complaining that > they cannot see you? > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 13/01/2012, at 1:04 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: > >> If the camera icon was green, that would mean it was already on. >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! >>> You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> >>> >>> On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>> >>>> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >>>> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >>>> good boy :-0 >>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>> >>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>> Skype docmactor >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>>> >>>>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>>>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>>>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to >>>>> throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>>> Skype >>>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>>> Skype docmactor >>>>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Are you not getting the other person's picture? Or are they complaining that they cannot see you? Sent from my iPad On 13/01/2012, at 1:04 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: > If the camera icon was green, that would mean it was already on. > > Sent from my iPad > > On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! >> You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> >> On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >>> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >>> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >>> good boy :-0 >>> Malcolm McCallum >>> >>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>> Skype docmactor >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >>> >>>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to >>>> throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>>> >>>> >>>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>>> Malcolm McCallum >>>> Skype >>>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>>> Skype docmactor >>>> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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I use the built in iSight camera' Mac Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! > You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > > On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >> good boy :-0 >> Malcolm McCallum >> >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor >> >> >> >> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw >>> my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>> >>> >>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>> Malcolm McCallum >>> Skype >>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>> Skype docmactor >>> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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If the camera icon was green, that would mean it was already on. Sent from my iPad On 13/01/2012, at 11:43 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! > You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > > On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have >> clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a >> good boy :-0 >> Malcolm McCallum >> >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor >> >> >> >> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >>> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >>> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime >>> and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw >>> my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >>> >>> >>> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >>> Malcolm McCallum >>> Skype >>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>> Skype docmactor >>> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Try selecting and using the Built-in iSight camera! You should not need a add on camera on your MBP running Lion. Cheers, Ronni On 13/01/2012, at 11:27 AM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have > clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a > good boy :-0 > Malcolm McCallum > > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and >> I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my >> mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >> >> >> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >> Malcolm McCallum >> Skype >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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I have a green Video camera at the TOP of the Skype screen which I have clicked without effect. and have done "what i have been told to do like a good boy :-0 Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the > corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and > I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my > mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help > > > MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 > Malcolm McCallum > Skype > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Hi Mac, within Skype itself you must also click on the little picture of a video camera that is on the bottom of the Skype window when you have it open. Windows uses have the same button, so it's nothing to do with having a Mac, as you already know. So if you have preferences set correctly as per Ronni's email, and have the video button clicked in Skype, it will work. Cheers, Susan Sent from my iPad On 13/01/2012, at 5:35 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Mac, > > I replied to this message when you posted back on 30 Dec 2011 suggesting what > Brian now also has, but you never got back to list saying you tried this? > > Re: Skype > Ronda Brown > Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:36:09 -0800 > > Hi Mac, > Are you able to see yourself in iSight video camera? With Skype open click on > Skype in the menubar and select preferences. > Then click on the Audio/Video tab. Make sure that the iSight Camera is > selected. This should show you a picture of yourself on > screen and is what your friend will see Then if you have yourself in a > small picture on top of your friend in the larger picture the issue is on > their end not yours. > Cheers, Ronni > Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/12/2011, at 8:16 PM, >> On 30/12/2011, at 2:49 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> I am running Skype >> 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video >> from PC ,running >> Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I >> have been on the >> net and others seem to be having problems. > > > > > On12/01/2012, at 10:30 PM, Brian Risbey wrote: > >> Hello, >> In Skype preferences there is a tab marked Audio /Video (has slider >> adjustment icon/picture), is your usual Skype camera selected?, on my >> MacBook Pro I select Built-in iSight. >> If the correct camera is selected you should see yourself. >> I did have to log into Skype before these preferences showed up otherwise >> they were greyed out. >> Helpful? >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >> Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the >> corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and >> I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my >> mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help >> >> >> MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 >> Malcolm McCallum >> Skype >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Hi Mac, I replied to this message when you posted back on 30 Dec 2011 suggesting what Brian now also has, but you never got back to list saying you tried this? Re: Skype Ronda Brown Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:36:09 -0800 Hi Mac, Are you able to see yourself in iSight video camera? With Skype open click on Skype in the menubar and select preferences. Then click on the Audio/Video tab. Make sure that the iSight Camera is selected. This should show you a picture of yourself on screen and is what your friend will see Then if you have yourself in a small picture on top of your friend in the larger picture the issue is on their end not yours. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/12/2011, at 8:16 PM, > On 30/12/2011, at 2:49 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> I am running Skype > 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video >> from PC ,running > Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I >> have been on the > net and others seem to be having problems. On12/01/2012, at 10:30 PM, Brian Risbey wrote: > Hello, > In Skype preferences there is a tab marked Audio /Video (has slider > adjustment icon/picture), is your usual Skype camera selected?, on my MacBook > Pro I select Built-in iSight. > If the correct camera is selected you should see yourself. > I did have to log into Skype before these preferences showed up otherwise > they were greyed out. > Helpful? > > Brian > > > > On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > > Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the > corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and > I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my > mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help > > > MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 > Malcolm McCallum > Skype > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Hello, In Skype preferences there is a tab marked Audio /Video (has slider adjustment icon/picture), is your usual Skype camera selected?, on my MacBook Pro I select Built-in iSight. If the correct camera is selected you should see yourself. I did have to log into Skype before these preferences showed up otherwise they were greyed out. Helpful? Brian On 12/01/2012, at 9:50 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 Malcolm McCallum Skype doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 Malcolm McCallum Skype doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype
Since updating to lion I cannot get a picture in Skype. I can hear the corespondent and I get a picture in photo booth. I am not using FaceTime and I have installed latest version of Skype . I have been advised to throw my mac away and get a proper PC :-( can anyone help MBP running 10.7.2 Skype 5.3.59. 1093 Malcolm McCallum Skype doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Thanks Ronni, have not time now we have visitors coming but will do what you say and get back to you. Mac Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor On 30/12/2011, at 9:35 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Mac, > > Are you able to see yourself in iSight video camera? > > With Skype open click on Skype in the menubar and select preferences. > Then click on the Audio/Video tab. > > Make sure that the iSight Camera is selected. > > This should show you a picture of yourself on screen and is what your friend > will see > > Then if you have yourself in a small picture on top of your friend in the > larger picture the issue is on their end not yours. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 30/12/2011, at 8:16 PM, Robert Miller-Eves > wrote: > >> Probably just overloading at this time of year >> >> On 30/12/2011, at 2:49 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >>> I am running Skype 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video >>> from PC ,running Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I >>> have been on the net and others seem to be having problems. :-( >>> >>> Any suggestions? >>> >>> TIA >>> >>> Mac >>> Malcolm McCallum >>> >>> doc...@westnet.com.au >>> Skype docmactor > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Hi Mac, Are you able to see yourself in iSight video camera? With Skype open click on Skype in the menubar and select preferences. Then click on the Audio/Video tab. Make sure that the iSight Camera is selected. This should show you a picture of yourself on screen and is what your friend will see Then if you have yourself in a small picture on top of your friend in the larger picture the issue is on their end not yours. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 30/12/2011, at 8:16 PM, Robert Miller-Eves wrote: > Probably just overloading at this time of year > > On 30/12/2011, at 2:49 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > >> I am running Skype 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video >> from PC ,running Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I >> have been on the net and others seem to be having problems. :-( >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> TIA >> >> Mac >> Malcolm McCallum >> >> doc...@westnet.com.au >> Skype docmactor -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype
Probably just overloading at this time of year On 30/12/2011, at 2:49 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: > I am running Skype 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video > from PC ,running Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I have > been on the net and others seem to be having problems. :-( > > Any suggestions? > > TIA > > Mac > Malcolm McCallum > > doc...@westnet.com.au > Skype docmactor > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype
I am running Skype 5.3.59.1093 on a MBP running 10.7.2 and I can get video from PC ,running Skype 5.3 But caller cannot get my Video, only sound. I have been on the net and others seem to be having problems. :-( Any suggestions? TIA Mac Malcolm McCallum doc...@westnet.com.au Skype docmactor -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: skype interferes
thanks to Bill & Ronni i followed Bills idea & checked for an update, downloaded/installed it, now i have version 5.3.59.1093 & i can quit w/o freeze effect i send this email after quit skype & w/o reboot James SAD Technic U3 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA Australia +618 9370 5307 mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) sad...@iinet.net.au http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. On 02/11/2011, at 9:39 AM, Bill Cole wrote: > Hi James, > Don't know how to solve your problem, but, the version > I am using is 5.3.0.1074, perhaps if you updated yours it " may " solve the > problem. sorry I can't be more help. (I'm on an 2.8, Intel Core 2 Duo > running 10.6.8 ) > > Bill > > On 02/11/2011, at 9:15 AM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > >> just to confirm, i did once more start skype, but no call & quit skype >> (5.1.0.935)all frozen up, had to use power button for >> shutdown/restart, as long skype is on everything seems ok, but when you quit >> skype.then the problem starts > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: skype interferes
Hi James, Have a look at your 'Crash Log' might give you indication of what is causing the crash. I'm not near my computer at the moment but a couple of suggestions you could try: 1. Repair Disk Permissions using Disk Utility. 2.Quit Skype, go to folder User/Library/Preferences, delete the file .com.skype.skype.plist and then re-launch Skype. 3. Quit Skype, go to folder User/Library/Application Support/Skype, delete the file shared.xml and then re-launch Skype. 4. Quit Skype, delete the folder User/Library/Application Support/Skype and then re-launch Skype. Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad On 02/11/2011, at 9:39 AM, Bill Cole wrote: > Hi James, >Don't know how to solve your problem, but, the version I am using > is 5.3.0.1074, perhaps if you updated yours it " may " solve the problem. > sorry I can't be more help. (I'm on an 2.8, Intel Core 2 Duo running > 10.6.8 ) > > Bill > > On 02/11/2011, at 9:15 AM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > >> just to confirm, i did once more start skype, but no call & quit skype >> (5.1.0.935)all frozen up, had to use power button for >> shutdown/restart, as long skype is on everything seems ok, but when you quit >> skype.then the problem starts -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: skype interferes
Hi James, Don't know how to solve your problem, but, the version I am using is 5.3.0.1074, perhaps if you updated yours it " may " solve the problem. sorry I can't be more help. (I'm on an 2.8, Intel Core 2 Duo running 10.6.8 ) Bill On 02/11/2011, at 9:15 AM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > just to confirm, i did once more start skype, but no call & quit skype > (5.1.0.935)all frozen up, had to use power button for > shutdown/restart, as long skype is on everything seems ok, but when you quit > skype.then the problem starts -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
skype interferes
just to confirm, i did once more start skype, but no call & quit skype (5.1.0.935)all frozen up, had to use power button for shutdown/restart, as long skype is on everything seems ok, but when you quit skype.then the problem starts James SAD Technic U3 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA Australia +618 9370 5307 mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) sad...@iinet.net.au http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
skype interferes...
macbook pro early 2011 model, osx6.8 & all latest firm & sys software updates done since i did all that i have the strange happening that after a skype call & then quit skype my mac shows a blue screen & the internet connection goes crazy.to restore order i have to hold the power button for shutdown & restart, if that explains the crashes mentioned during the last days within this group James SAD Technic U3 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA Australia +618 9370 5307 mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) sad...@iinet.net.au http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype 5.3 keeps quitting
Thanks Ronni. That one I've tried. EVen tried twice, ie. reinstalled 5.3, then when that didn't work installed 5.4 beta over the top of 5.3. With all of that failing, 2.8 is the bandaid measure. Maybe I'll try a fresh install AFTER removing the folder ~/Library/Application Support/Skype, see if it makes a difference, and if so, introduce the folders and files within ~/Library/Application Support/Skype one by one, see if I can narrow down to an offender. Cheers, Steven On 20/09/2011, at 6:44 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Steven, > > Generally I would suggest as Adrian to uninstall any Application use > AppZapper , AppCleaner, or similar, but perhaps in your circumstance here, > where you want to uninstall Skype but make sure you keep your contacts & chat > histories, and then re-install Skype. > > A) Backup your Skype files first to a safe place (perhaps Desktop) > > Skype also stores chat histories and contacts locally on your computer. > Skype for Mac OS X stores contact list files and call records in > ~/Library/Application Support/Skype. > You back up all files and directories beneath it. > > You could ‘Option-Drag’ the folder/files to your Desktop. > > 1. Then Open Applications and Drag your copy of Skype to the trash. > > Note: I don’t think then that the files above would be deleted, only the > Application, BUT, you have backed them up to your Desktop just in case ;-) > > 3. Re-Install Skype > Check in ~/Library/Application Support/Skype that the above files are there > and that Skype works. > > If you find you need to restore your contacts and data, simply copy the files > back to the directory mentioned above. > > I have never done this, so I take absolutely no responsibility. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" > 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD > > OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard > OS X 10.7 Lion > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) > > > > On 20/09/2011, at 3:37 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> Thanks Adrian. I pondered figuring out how to do a complete uninstall, >> however thought that it might cause loss of all historical chat, voice >> messages, etc. Is there as a danger of that happening do you know? >> >> >> On 20/09/2011, at 5:12 PM, Adrian Skehan wrote: >> >>> Good afternoon Steve, >>> >>> I have found the best way to solve this is to uninstall it (I use CleanApp >>> for this,) download it and reinstall it from scratch. >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> Adrian >>> >>> adrianske...@me.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 20/09/2011, at 2:52 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: >>> >>>> After working just fine since the version was released, Skype 5.3 suddenly >>>> starting quitting on me, and failing to relaunch (quits each time it tries >>>> to launch) on 10.7.1. >>>> >>>> I've repaired preferences, restarted Mac, to no avail. Found one suggested >>>> remedy on the web, being to trash ~Library > Application Support > Skype > >>>> shared.xml then relaunch Skype, but that doesn't work. >>>> >>>> Downloaded 5.4 beta in case that solved the problem - nope. >>>> >>>> Another suggestion was to revert to an older version of Skype, so I've >>>> done that for now, going back in time to 2.8. This older version launches >>>> without quitting at least, but hardly a good solution. >>>> >>>> A clue may be that I was trying to launch Fetch 5.6 around the same time, >>>> and Fetch wasn't launching properly either. That problem solved with a >>>> reboot of the Mac. >>>> >>>> Anybody had the same problem and found a fix? >>>> >>>> Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype 5.3 keeps quitting
Hi Steven, Generally I would suggest as Adrian to uninstall any Application use AppZapper , AppCleaner, or similar, but perhaps in your circumstance here, where you want to uninstall Skype but make sure you keep your contacts & chat histories, and then re-install Skype. A) Backup your Skype files first to a safe place (perhaps Desktop) Skype also stores chat histories and contacts locally on your computer. Skype for Mac OS X stores contact list files and call records in ~/Library/Application Support/Skype. You back up all files and directories beneath it. You could ‘Option-Drag’ the folder/files to your Desktop. 1. Then Open Applications and Drag your copy of Skype to the trash. Note: I don’t think then that the files above would be deleted, only the Application, BUT, you have backed them up to your Desktop just in case ;-) 3. Re-Install Skype Check in ~/Library/Application Support/Skype that the above files are there and that Skype works. If you find you need to restore your contacts and data, simply copy the files back to the directory mentioned above. I have never done this, so I take absolutely no responsibility. Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard OS X 10.7 Lion Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) On 20/09/2011, at 3:37 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > Thanks Adrian. I pondered figuring out how to do a complete uninstall, > however thought that it might cause loss of all historical chat, voice > messages, etc. Is there as a danger of that happening do you know? > > > On 20/09/2011, at 5:12 PM, Adrian Skehan wrote: > >> Good afternoon Steve, >> >> I have found the best way to solve this is to uninstall it (I use CleanApp >> for this,) download it and reinstall it from scratch. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Adrian >> >> adrianske...@me.com >> >> >> >> >> On 20/09/2011, at 2:52 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: >> >>> After working just fine since the version was released, Skype 5.3 suddenly >>> starting quitting on me, and failing to relaunch (quits each time it tries >>> to launch) on 10.7.1. >>> >>> I've repaired preferences, restarted Mac, to no avail. Found one suggested >>> remedy on the web, being to trash ~Library > Application Support > Skype > >>> shared.xml then relaunch Skype, but that doesn't work. >>> >>> Downloaded 5.4 beta in case that solved the problem - nope. >>> >>> Another suggestion was to revert to an older version of Skype, so I've done >>> that for now, going back in time to 2.8. This older version launches >>> without quitting at least, but hardly a good solution. >>> >>> A clue may be that I was trying to launch Fetch 5.6 around the same time, >>> and Fetch wasn't launching properly either. That problem solved with a >>> reboot of the Mac. >>> >>> Anybody had the same problem and found a fix? >>> >>> Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype 5.3 keeps quitting
Thanks Adrian. I pondered figuring out how to do a complete uninstall, however thought that it might cause loss of all historical chat, voice messages, etc. Is there as a danger of that happening do you know? On 20/09/2011, at 5:12 PM, Adrian Skehan wrote: > Good afternoon Steve, > > I have found the best way to solve this is to uninstall it (I use CleanApp > for this,) download it and reinstall it from scratch. > > > Regards, > > > Adrian > > adrianske...@me.com > > > > > On 20/09/2011, at 2:52 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> After working just fine since the version was released, Skype 5.3 suddenly >> starting quitting on me, and failing to relaunch (quits each time it tries >> to launch) on 10.7.1. >> >> I've repaired preferences, restarted Mac, to no avail. Found one suggested >> remedy on the web, being to trash ~Library > Application Support > Skype > >> shared.xml then relaunch Skype, but that doesn't work. >> >> Downloaded 5.4 beta in case that solved the problem - nope. >> >> Another suggestion was to revert to an older version of Skype, so I've done >> that for now, going back in time to 2.8. This older version launches without >> quitting at least, but hardly a good solution. >> >> A clue may be that I was trying to launch Fetch 5.6 around the same time, >> and Fetch wasn't launching properly either. That problem solved with a >> reboot of the Mac. >> >> Anybody had the same problem and found a fix? >> >> Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Re: Skype 5.3 keeps quitting
Good afternoon Steve, I have found the best way to solve this is to uninstall it (I use CleanApp for this,) download it and reinstall it from scratch. Regards, Adrian adrianske...@me.com On 20/09/2011, at 2:52 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > After working just fine since the version was released, Skype 5.3 suddenly > starting quitting on me, and failing to relaunch (quits each time it tries to > launch) on 10.7.1. > > I've repaired preferences, restarted Mac, to no avail. Found one suggested > remedy on the web, being to trash ~Library > Application Support > Skype > > shared.xml then relaunch Skype, but that doesn't work. > > Downloaded 5.4 beta in case that solved the problem - nope. > > Another suggestion was to revert to an older version of Skype, so I've done > that for now, going back in time to 2.8. This older version launches without > quitting at least, but hardly a good solution. > > A clue may be that I was trying to launch Fetch 5.6 around the same time, and > Fetch wasn't launching properly either. That problem solved with a reboot of > the Mac. > > Anybody had the same problem and found a fix? > > Cheers, Steven > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype 5.3 keeps quitting
After working just fine since the version was released, Skype 5.3 suddenly starting quitting on me, and failing to relaunch (quits each time it tries to launch) on 10.7.1. I've repaired preferences, restarted Mac, to no avail. Found one suggested remedy on the web, being to trash ~Library > Application Support > Skype > shared.xml then relaunch Skype, but that doesn't work. Downloaded 5.4 beta in case that solved the problem - nope. Another suggestion was to revert to an older version of Skype, so I've done that for now, going back in time to 2.8. This older version launches without quitting at least, but hardly a good solution. A clue may be that I was trying to launch Fetch 5.6 around the same time, and Fetch wasn't launching properly either. That problem solved with a reboot of the Mac. Anybody had the same problem and found a fix? Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
Skype for iPad
Evening all Skype for iPad now available in the app store. Go get it iPadro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Microsoft to Acquire Skype
Well,...there's an interesting one for the records,..lol <http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/10/microsoft-to-acquire-skype-for-8-5-bill ion/> Kind regards Daniel --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to remove a person from a Skype group conversation ?
Hi Ronni I could do delete the contact from my main contacts list ... whether that also removes the contact from the group discussion I'm not sure. Intuitively you'd expect so. However it's not what I want to achieve, and plus knowing how to do delete someone from a discussion will be handy to know for ongoing reference. As it turns out, there's now another person in the group discussion who I need to delete, but I don't want to remove from my contact list altogether. You can "add people" to the discussion (termed conversation by Skype) no problem, there's a little pop up window which you can activate, but you just can't delete them unless they've typed something, which then gives you this 'kick' option. But not too good if you have to say "Ronni, can you please type something so that I can kick you out". Hoping for a solution in the next Skype release, unless of course someone works it out in the meantime. On 17/02/2011, at 2:07 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Steven, > >>> however the problem is that the person we want to remove, it's an old Skype >>> name which she no longer uses, and has long since forgotten the password. > > I’m obviously missing something here ;-) > Otherwise, why can’t you just Select the ’old’ contact in the Contacts list > and hit Delete? > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 17/02/2011, at 11:04 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> Thanks Ronni. A search on some of the text reveals you probably got it for >> this page. It doesn't seem to solve my problem though, but I suspect it may >> be relevant to verbal conversations. My problem involves text based chat for >> a group (my fault, didn't clarify that in my original question). >> >> I've now worked out that you can right click the name of someone who's >> contributed to the chat, and "kick" them, which seems to kick them out of >> that chat. However if a person is a member of the group discussion, but >> hasn't contributed, there doesn't seem to be a way of removing them. At the >> top of the Skype window for the group chat, each members name appears as a >> button, but no 'kick' or other removal option appears. >> >> An easy solution might be to ask the person to type something, so creating >> their name in the chat window, which can then be 'kicked', however the >> problem is that the person we want to remove, it's an old Skype name which >> she no longer uses, and has long since forgotten the password. I guess we'll >> just leave her there - I suspect it must be just a bug in the latest version >> of Skype. >> >> We could dispense with the existing conversation altogether, and start >> another, but then I presume we lose all the chat history. >> >> >> On 17/02/2011, at 11:06 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On 17/02/2011, at 7:59 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Can anyone tell me how to remove a person from a particular group >>>> conversation in Skype 5.0.0.7994 ? There is a drop down menu for each >>>> person which allows Call, Send Instant Message, or Show Profile. I can't >>>> seem to drag these people off the screen or out of the conversation. I can >>>> Add people to the conversation, but I just can't figure how to remove >>>> them. >>> >>> >>> Hi Steven, >>> >>> I found this in my documents folder, but unfortunately I didn’t keep the >>> URL where I located it from. >>> I’ve never used the information below, so I can’t comment on it. >>> >>> Two ways: >>> >>> Way A): >>> 1. You should already be focused on the conversation containing both >>> persons. If you VO+left of the HTML area, you will noticed two buttons. >>> One button will have a menu pertaining to one person, and the other button >>> will have the menu pertaining to the other. >>> >>> 2. Press the button for person A and a menu will pop up. >>> >>> 3. IF you choose, "end call" the call will be dropped for person A but >>> continue for you and the other person. >>> The person a can still be called again from the same menu or text chatted >>> with. >>> >>> >>> Way B) >>> 1. Look just to the right of the tool bar. You'll notice a scrol area. >>> Interact with this area. >>> >>> 2. Notice that you now can see the two individuals
Re: How to remove a person from a Skype group conversation ?
Hi Steven, >> however the problem is that the person we want to remove, it's an old Skype >> name which she no longer uses, and has long since forgotten the password. I’m obviously missing something here ;-) Otherwise, why can’t you just Select the ’old’ contact in the Contacts list and hit Delete? Cheers, Ronni On 17/02/2011, at 11:04 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: > Thanks Ronni. A search on some of the text reveals you probably got it for > this page. It doesn't seem to solve my problem though, but I suspect it may > be relevant to verbal conversations. My problem involves text based chat for > a group (my fault, didn't clarify that in my original question). > > I've now worked out that you can right click the name of someone who's > contributed to the chat, and "kick" them, which seems to kick them out of > that chat. However if a person is a member of the group discussion, but > hasn't contributed, there doesn't seem to be a way of removing them. At the > top of the Skype window for the group chat, each members name appears as a > button, but no 'kick' or other removal option appears. > > An easy solution might be to ask the person to type something, so creating > their name in the chat window, which can then be 'kicked', however the > problem is that the person we want to remove, it's an old Skype name which > she no longer uses, and has long since forgotten the password. I guess we'll > just leave her there - I suspect it must be just a bug in the latest version > of Skype. > > We could dispense with the existing conversation altogether, and start > another, but then I presume we lose all the chat history. > > > On 17/02/2011, at 11:06 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> >> >> On 17/02/2011, at 7:59 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: >> >>> >>> Can anyone tell me how to remove a person from a particular group >>> conversation in Skype 5.0.0.7994 ? There is a drop down menu for each >>> person which allows Call, Send Instant Message, or Show Profile. I can't >>> seem to drag these people off the screen or out of the conversation. I can >>> Add people to the conversation, but I just can't figure how to remove them. >> >> >> Hi Steven, >> >> I found this in my documents folder, but unfortunately I didn’t keep the URL >> where I located it from. >> I’ve never used the information below, so I can’t comment on it. >> >> Two ways: >> >> Way A): >> 1. You should already be focused on the conversation containing both >> persons. If you VO+left of the HTML area, you will noticed two buttons. >> One button will have a menu pertaining to one person, and the other button >> will have the menu pertaining to the other. >> >> 2. Press the button for person A and a menu will pop up. >> >> 3. IF you choose, "end call" the call will be dropped for person A but >> continue for you and the other person. >> The person a can still be called again from the same menu or text chatted >> with. >> >> >> Way B) >> 1. Look just to the right of the tool bar. You'll notice a scrol area. >> Interact with this area. >> >> 2. Notice that you now can see the two individuals you're talking to. VO >> left or right till you come to the person upon whom you wish to have an >> effect. >> >> 3. Now, Cease interacting with that scrol area. >> >> 4. IF you then look at the window you've landed in, you will notice that >> it's the window pertaining to the person you wish to effect. >> In this window you have control over their aspect of the conversation. >> Pressing command+w should close their window and leave the rest alone. >> >> Or: And once again, I’ve never tried this. >> >> /kick skype_id >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 >> 2.66GHz / 8GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm >> >> OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard >> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to remove a person from a Skype group conversation ?
Thanks Ronni. A search on some of the text reveals you probably got it for this page. It doesn't seem to solve my problem though, but I suspect it may be relevant to verbal conversations. My problem involves text based chat for a group (my fault, didn't clarify that in my original question). I've now worked out that you can right click the name of someone who's contributed to the chat, and "kick" them, which seems to kick them out of that chat. However if a person is a member of the group discussion, but hasn't contributed, there doesn't seem to be a way of removing them. At the top of the Skype window for the group chat, each members name appears as a button, but no 'kick' or other removal option appears. An easy solution might be to ask the person to type something, so creating their name in the chat window, which can then be 'kicked', however the problem is that the person we want to remove, it's an old Skype name which she no longer uses, and has long since forgotten the password. I guess we'll just leave her there - I suspect it must be just a bug in the latest version of Skype. We could dispense with the existing conversation altogether, and start another, but then I presume we lose all the chat history. On 17/02/2011, at 11:06 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > > > On 17/02/2011, at 7:59 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> >> Can anyone tell me how to remove a person from a particular group >> conversation in Skype 5.0.0.7994 ? There is a drop down menu for each person >> which allows Call, Send Instant Message, or Show Profile. I can't seem to >> drag these people off the screen or out of the conversation. I can Add >> people to the conversation, but I just can't figure how to remove them. > > > Hi Steven, > > I found this in my documents folder, but unfortunately I didn’t keep the URL > where I located it from. > I’ve never used the information below, so I can’t comment on it. > > Two ways: > > Way A): > 1. You should already be focused on the conversation containing both > persons. If you VO+left of the HTML area, you will noticed two buttons. > One button will have a menu pertaining to one person, and the other button > will have the menu pertaining to the other. > > 2. Press the button for person A and a menu will pop up. > > 3. IF you choose, "end call" the call will be dropped for person A but > continue for you and the other person. > The person a can still be called again from the same menu or text chatted > with. > > > Way B) > 1. Look just to the right of the tool bar. You'll notice a scrol area. > Interact with this area. > > 2. Notice that you now can see the two individuals you're talking to. VO > left or right till you come to the person upon whom you wish to have an > effect. > > 3. Now, Cease interacting with that scrol area. > > 4. IF you then look at the window you've landed in, you will notice that > it's the window pertaining to the person you wish to effect. > In this window you have control over their aspect of the conversation. > Pressing command+w should close their window and leave the rest alone. > > Or: And once again, I’ve never tried this. > > /kick skype_id > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 > 2.66GHz / 8GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm > > OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to remove a person from a Skype group conversation ?
On 17/02/2011, at 7:59 AM, Steven Knowles wrote: > > Can anyone tell me how to remove a person from a particular group > conversation in Skype 5.0.0.7994 ? There is a drop down menu for each person > which allows Call, Send Instant Message, or Show Profile. I can't seem to > drag these people off the screen or out of the conversation. I can Add people > to the conversation, but I just can't figure how to remove them. Hi Steven, I found this in my documents folder, but unfortunately I didn’t keep the URL where I located it from. I’ve never used the information below, so I can’t comment on it. Two ways: Way A): 1. You should already be focused on the conversation containing both persons. If you VO+left of the HTML area, you will noticed two buttons. One button will have a menu pertaining to one person, and the other button will have the menu pertaining to the other. 2. Press the button for person A and a menu will pop up. 3. IF you choose, "end call" the call will be dropped for person A but continue for you and the other person. The person a can still be called again from the same menu or text chatted with. Way B) 1. Look just to the right of the tool bar. You'll notice a scrol area. Interact with this area. 2. Notice that you now can see the two individuals you're talking to. VO left or right till you come to the person upon whom you wish to have an effect. 3. Now, Cease interacting with that scrol area. 4. IF you then look at the window you've landed in, you will notice that it's the window pertaining to the person you wish to effect. In this window you have control over their aspect of the conversation. Pressing command+w should close their window and leave the rest alone. Or: And once again, I’ve never tried this. /kick skype_id Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.66GHz / 8GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
How to remove a person from a Skype group conversation ?
Can anyone tell me how to remove a person from a particular group conversation in Skype 5.0.0.7994 ? There is a drop down menu for each person which allows Call, Send Instant Message, or Show Profile. I can't seem to drag these people off the screen or out of the conversation. I can Add people to the conversation, but I just can't figure how to remove them. Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype start up
Hi Chris, > I assume that I need to re-install Skype when I want to start using it? I > havnt done so yet but look forward to it as many more friends are now using > it. No, not at all. What you have done is simply turn it off from starting up automatically when you start your computer; as Ronni has described. It's handy to know where to go to turn these things off if you need to as some stage. Into the future if you want to use Skype at any stage, simply go to the Applications Folder and double click on Skype. Then you log in, and away you go. Or leave it in your Dock and access it there (right click on Skype icon in the dock when Skype is running. Select Options and Keep in Dock). Another way to avoid getting the log in screen at the start would be to run Skype, and log in. Then go to the Dock, right click on the Skype icon and select Options: Open at Login. Then go to System Preferences: Accounts: Login Items and instead of deleting Skype from the list this time, you would tick the box next to it, which would hide the app once it has started up. Plenty of options here without reinstalling. Tim On 31/12/2010, at 12:05 PM, Chris Burton wrote: > > Thanks very much Ronda and Steve for the instructions on the skype startup. > I assume that I need to re-install Skype when I want to start using it? I > havnt done so yet but look forward to it as many more friends are now using > it. > > Thankyou, Best regards and I wish you a great start to 2011 > > Chris > > > > On 31/12/2010, at 10:23 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> Hi Chris, >> >> To disable Skype auto start in Mac, follow the instruction below:- >> >> 1st Method: >> >> 1. Go to System Preference -> Accounts >> 2. Select your account at the left column >> 3. Click on “Login Items” tab >> 4. Highlight Skype and Click on the “-” button >> >> Done, you have just disable Skype from auto start >> >> 2nd. Method: >> 1. Start your Skype >> 2. Right click at the Skype Icon at your Dock / Taskbar >> 3. Select “Open At Login” to uncheck the tick >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> >> On 31/12/2010, at 9:41 AM, Chris Burton wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Muggers >>> >>> In relation to the recent skype thread, I recently downloaded skype and >>> installed it on my MBPro. >>> Now, when I restart the machine, the first thing that appears is a skype >>> login window. I think it is linked to the startup somehow, and I would like >>> it to go away! Can someone please advise how I can do that? >>> Im not sure if I should venture into the various folders in the System with >>> out first asking people who know what they are doing. >>> >>> thanks very much for any advice >>> >>> Best regards and wishes for a great start to the new year >>> >>> Chris >>> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype start up
Thanks very much Ronda and Steve for the instructions on the skype startup. I assume that I need to re-install Skype when I want to start using it? I havnt done so yet but look forward to it as many more friends are now using it. Thankyou, Best regards and I wish you a great start to 2011 Chris On 31/12/2010, at 10:23 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Chris, To disable Skype auto start in Mac, follow the instruction below:- 1st Method: 1. Go to System Preference -> Accounts 2. Select your account at the left column 3. Click on “Login Items” tab 4. Highlight Skype and Click on the “-” button Done, you have just disable Skype from auto start 2nd. Method: 1. Start your Skype 2. Right click at the Skype Icon at your Dock / Taskbar 3. Select “Open At Login” to uncheck the tick Cheers, Ronni On 31/12/2010, at 9:41 AM, Chris Burton wrote: Hi Muggers In relation to the recent skype thread, I recently downloaded skype and installed it on my MBPro. Now, when I restart the machine, the first thing that appears is a skype login window. I think it is linked to the startup somehow, and I would like it to go away! Can someone please advise how I can do that? Im not sure if I should venture into the various folders in the System with out first asking people who know what they are doing. thanks very much for any advice Best regards and wishes for a great start to the new year Chris -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype start up
Hi Chris, To disable Skype auto start in Mac, follow the instruction below:- 1st Method: 1. Go to System Preference -> Accounts 2. Select your account at the left column 3. Click on “Login Items” tab 4. Highlight Skype and Click on the “-” button Done, you have just disable Skype from auto start 2nd. Method: 1. Start your Skype 2. Right click at the Skype Icon at your Dock / Taskbar 3. Select “Open At Login” to uncheck the tick Cheers, Ronni On 31/12/2010, at 9:41 AM, Chris Burton wrote: > > Hi Muggers > > In relation to the recent skype thread, I recently downloaded skype and > installed it on my MBPro. > Now, when I restart the machine, the first thing that appears is a skype > login window. I think it is linked to the startup somehow, and I would like > it to go away! Can someone please advise how I can do that? > Im not sure if I should venture into the various folders in the System with > out first asking people who know what they are doing. > > thanks very much for any advice > > Best regards and wishes for a great start to the new year > > Chris > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype start up
Chris, try System Preferences > Accounts > select your account > click on the Login Items tab > select the Skype application if you see it > click the minus button beneath Cheers, Steven On 31/12/2010, at 11:41 AM, Chris Burton wrote: > > Hi Muggers > > In relation to the recent skype thread, I recently downloaded skype and > installed it on my MBPro. > Now, when I restart the machine, the first thing that appears is a skype > login window. I think it is linked to the startup somehow, and I would like > it to go away! Can someone please advise how I can do that? > Im not sure if I should venture into the various folders in the System with > out first asking people who know what they are doing. > > thanks very much for any advice > > Best regards and wishes for a great start to the new year > > Chris > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype start up
Hi Muggers In relation to the recent skype thread, I recently downloaded skype and installed it on my MBPro. Now, when I restart the machine, the first thing that appears is a skype login window. I think it is linked to the startup somehow, and I would like it to go away! Can someone please advise how I can do that? Im not sure if I should venture into the various folders in the System with out first asking people who know what they are doing. thanks very much for any advice Best regards and wishes for a great start to the new year Chris On 29/12/2010, at 9:43 AM, Peter Hinchliffe wrote: On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can access the password? In my Keychain Access, I have two entries for Skype: the application password and a Web form password (for secure.skype.com). While the password for the application entry does not display, the one for the Web form does. Make sure you type "Skype" into the search filed at the top of the Keychain Access window to see all the Skype entries. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an > 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show > password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can > access the password? > In my Keychain Access, I have two entries for Skype: the application password and a Web form password (for secure.skype.com). While the password for the application entry does not display, the one for the Web form does. Make sure you type "Skype" into the search filed at the top of the Keychain Access window to see all the Skype entries. Peter HinchliffeApwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482Mob 0403 064 948 Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
Hi Steven, Skype does not store password directly. Instead it stores the encrypted hash of the password! "The Skype server has a private key, and distributes that key's public counterpart with every copy of the software. As part of user registration, the user selects a desired username and password. Skype locally generates public and private keys. The private key and a hash of the password are stored as securely as possible on the user's computer (in Keychain). Then a 256-bit AES-encrypted session is established with the Skype server. The client creates a session key using its random number generator. The Skype server verifies that the selected username is unique and that follows Skype's naming rules. The server stores the username and a hash of the hash of the user's password [H(H(P))] in its database. The server now forms and signs an identity certificate for the username that binds the username, its verification key and the key identifier" Sent from Ronni's iPad On 28/12/2010, at 11:52 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > Thanks Ronni. Unfortunately the Skype account in question falls into the > first category, ie. never paid for any Skype feature. I have contacted Skype, > but no joy, Skype quoting 'privacy reasons'. My argument was that if a user > could change the Skype profile email address to a current email address it > must mean that the person changing the profile email address has the Skype > password, hence emailing the reset password details to the profile email > address shouldn't be a problem, a point which Skype acknowledged but it > couldn't help due to 'privacy reasons'. Basically a scripted answer which > doesn't hold water. > > Based on the limited articles I've found on the web, it seems that Keychain > Access doesn't actually store the password itself, it stores some kind of > code which verifies the user to Skype, and then allows the log in to proceed. > Something like that anyway. > > For any other Skype users out there, consider manually typing your Skype > password into the 'Comments' section of the account in Keychain Access. > > Cheers, Steven > > > On 29/12/2010, at 12:05 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> Hi Steven, >> >> <https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA109/I-ve-forgotten-my-password;jsessionid=276BBA139DD258F1FBBB4E5B872465E6?frompage=category> >> >> >> I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account >> and I have never paid for any Skype feature >> Unfortunately, if you cannot remember your registered email address or >> password, you’ll need to create anew Skype account. >> >> I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account >> and I have paid for at least one Skype feature in the past. >> If you have paid for at least one Skype feature, we can help you to reset >> your password even if you have forgotten your password and registered email >> address. >> >> Go to the Forgotten your password page. >> Click Forgotten your email address? >> Enter your Skype name and click Submit. >> Enter your first name, last name, country, and either a recent order number >> or the requested credit card details (we will never ask you for your full >> credit card number). >> If you are unable to provide these details, then please contact Skype >> Customer Service. You will be asked to provide further information to help >> us verify your identity. Once we have verified your identity we can change >> your registered email address and you will then be able to reset your >> password. If you are unable to provide this information then you will be >> asked to create a new Skype account. >> Click Submit. You will only be allowed a limited number of attempts at >> entering this information correctly. >> If this information is verified you will then be asked to enter your new >> password and registered email address. Click Submit. >> We will send an email to you confirming the changes. >> I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account >> and I am using a Skype business account >> Contact the Skype Manager administrator in your company. They will be able >> to reset your password for you. >> >> >> Sent from Ronni's iPad >> >> On 28/12/2010, at 6:24 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: >> >>> >>> Thanks for the suggestion Robert, however the problem with going down >>> Skype's 'forgot password' route is it send the new password details to the >>> 'registered' email address, which is an old email addre
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
Thanks Ronni. Unfortunately the Skype account in question falls into the first category, ie. never paid for any Skype feature. I have contacted Skype, but no joy, Skype quoting 'privacy reasons'. My argument was that if a user could change the Skype profile email address to a current email address it must mean that the person changing the profile email address has the Skype password, hence emailing the reset password details to the profile email address shouldn't be a problem, a point which Skype acknowledged but it couldn't help due to 'privacy reasons'. Basically a scripted answer which doesn't hold water. Based on the limited articles I've found on the web, it seems that Keychain Access doesn't actually store the password itself, it stores some kind of code which verifies the user to Skype, and then allows the log in to proceed. Something like that anyway. For any other Skype users out there, consider manually typing your Skype password into the 'Comments' section of the account in Keychain Access. Cheers, Steven On 29/12/2010, at 12:05 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Steven, > > <https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA109/I-ve-forgotten-my-password;jsessionid=276BBA139DD258F1FBBB4E5B872465E6?frompage=category> > > > I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and > I have never paid for any Skype feature > Unfortunately, if you cannot remember your registered email address or > password, you’ll need to create anew Skype account. > > I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and > I have paid for at least one Skype feature in the past. > If you have paid for at least one Skype feature, we can help you to reset > your password even if you have forgotten your password and registered email > address. > > Go to the Forgotten your password page. > Click Forgotten your email address? > Enter your Skype name and click Submit. > Enter your first name, last name, country, and either a recent order number > or the requested credit card details (we will never ask you for your full > credit card number). > If you are unable to provide these details, then please contact Skype > Customer Service. You will be asked to provide further information to help us > verify your identity. Once we have verified your identity we can change your > registered email address and you will then be able to reset your password. If > you are unable to provide this information then you will be asked to create a > new Skype account. > Click Submit. You will only be allowed a limited number of attempts at > entering this information correctly. > If this information is verified you will then be asked to enter your new > password and registered email address. Click Submit. > We will send an email to you confirming the changes. > I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and > I am using a Skype business account > Contact the Skype Manager administrator in your company. They will be able to > reset your password for you. > > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 28/12/2010, at 6:24 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> >> Thanks for the suggestion Robert, however the problem with going down >> Skype's 'forgot password' route is it send the new password details to the >> 'registered' email address, which is an old email address, no longer >> accessible, for this particular Skype account. I can't change the registered >> email address without knowing the existing password. Obviously the Skype >> application on the Mac knows the password because it logs in whenever Skype >> launches. Presumably the password is embedded in Keychain Access, but I >> don't know if there is a way to see application passwords in Keychain Access >> - surely an administrator of a Mac can do this somehow? >> >> On 28/12/2010, at 7:57 PM, Robert Miller-Eves wrote: >> >>> >>> Have you tried launching Skype and then selecting "Forgot your/my password"? >>> On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an >>>> 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show >>>> password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I >>>> can access the password? >>>> >>>> Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
Hi Steven, <https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA109/I-ve-forgotten-my-password;jsessionid=276BBA139DD258F1FBBB4E5B872465E6?frompage=category> I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and I have never paid for any Skype feature Unfortunately, if you cannot remember your registered email address or password, you’ll need to create anew Skype account. I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and I have paid for at least one Skype feature in the past. If you have paid for at least one Skype feature, we can help you to reset your password even if you have forgotten your password and registered email address. Go to the Forgotten your password page. Click Forgotten your email address? Enter your Skype name and click Submit. Enter your first name, last name, country, and either a recent order number or the requested credit card details (we will never ask you for your full credit card number). If you are unable to provide these details, then please contact Skype Customer Service. You will be asked to provide further information to help us verify your identity. Once we have verified your identity we can change your registered email address and you will then be able to reset your password. If you are unable to provide this information then you will be asked to create a new Skype account. Click Submit. You will only be allowed a limited number of attempts at entering this information correctly. If this information is verified you will then be asked to enter your new password and registered email address. Click Submit. We will send an email to you confirming the changes. I don’t remember the email address I used when I created my Skype account and I am using a Skype business account Contact the Skype Manager administrator in your company. They will be able to reset your password for you. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 28/12/2010, at 6:24 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestion Robert, however the problem with going down Skype's > 'forgot password' route is it send the new password details to the > 'registered' email address, which is an old email address, no longer > accessible, for this particular Skype account. I can't change the registered > email address without knowing the existing password. Obviously the Skype > application on the Mac knows the password because it logs in whenever Skype > launches. Presumably the password is embedded in Keychain Access, but I don't > know if there is a way to see application passwords in Keychain Access - > surely an administrator of a Mac can do this somehow? > > On 28/12/2010, at 7:57 PM, Robert Miller-Eves wrote: > >> >> Have you tried launching Skype and then selecting "Forgot your/my password"? >> On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: >> >>> >>> I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an >>> 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show >>> password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can >>> access the password? >>> >>> Cheers, Steven > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
Thanks for the suggestion Robert, however the problem with going down Skype's 'forgot password' route is it send the new password details to the 'registered' email address, which is an old email address, no longer accessible, for this particular Skype account. I can't change the registered email address without knowing the existing password. Obviously the Skype application on the Mac knows the password because it logs in whenever Skype launches. Presumably the password is embedded in Keychain Access, but I don't know if there is a way to see application passwords in Keychain Access - surely an administrator of a Mac can do this somehow? On 28/12/2010, at 7:57 PM, Robert Miller-Eves wrote: > > Have you tried launching Skype and then selecting "Forgot your/my password"? > On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > >> >> I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an >> 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show >> password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can >> access the password? >> >> Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
Have you tried launching Skype and then selecting "Forgot your/my password"? On 28/12/2010, at 3:38 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can access the password? Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
How to access Skype password in Keychain ?
I've forgotten a Skype password which is stored in Keychain Access as an 'application password'. When I go into Keychain Access, and select 'Show password', nothing happens, the password is not shown. Is there a way I can access the password? Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype iPhone
I'd have a look at my account Kev, I thought that way until I used my Skype to Go number consistently & found an extra $40 plus on my next bill.Then again 3 may be different. best,KenOn 21/12/2010, at 11:16 AM, Kevin Lock wrote:I am with VividWireless with an iinet email address and don't think there are charges for the time I use Skype?KevOn 21/12/2010, at 10:39 AM, Ken Jackson wrote:Yes but depending on you phone company you will be charged for time on their network when you make a Skype cal.best,KenOn 21/12/2010, at 5:54 AM, KEVIN Lock wrote:I have been using it for a few years and it works fine. You must deposit some money and each call subtracts the amount of the call to the country you are calling. Rates differ. If you don't use your money up within a certain period (6 months?) they will notify you and you make one call to your mobile etc of even a few seconds to avoid losing your money. My experience is only with using Skype on a computer.KevHi all,Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems?Merry christmas muggersDD-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Ken Jackson k...@littleriverstudios.com.au T 08 9376 1680 M 0409 770 747 Skype kennyj1098 www.littleriverstudios.com.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perth-Australia/Little-River-Studios/129893967035394 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Ken Jackson k...@littleriverstudios.com.au T 08 9376 1680 M 0409 770 747 Skype kennyj1098 www.littleriverstudios.com.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perth-Australia/Little-River-Studios/129893967035394 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - Unsubscribe -
Re: Skype iPhone
I am with VividWireless with an iinet email address and don't think there are charges for the time I use Skype? Kev On 21/12/2010, at 10:39 AM, Ken Jackson wrote: Yes but depending on you phone company you will be charged for time on their network when you make a Skype cal. best, Ken On 21/12/2010, at 5:54 AM, KEVIN Lock wrote: I have been using it for a few years and it works fine.You must deposit some money and each call subtracts the amount of the call to the country you are calling. Rates differ.If you don't use your money up within a certain period (6 months?) they will notify you and you make one call to your mobile etc of even a few seconds to avoid losing your money. My experience is only with using Skype on a computer. Kev Hi all, Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems? Merry christmas muggers DD -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Ken Jackson k...@littleriverstudios.com.au T 08 9376 1680 M 0409 770 747 Skype kennyj1098 www.littleriverstudios.com.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perth-Australia/Little-River-Studios/129893967035394 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype iPhone
Yes but depending on you phone company you will be charged for time on their network when you make a Skype cal.best,KenOn 21/12/2010, at 5:54 AM, KEVIN Lock wrote:I have been using it for a few years and it works fine. You must deposit some money and each call subtracts the amount of the call to the country you are calling. Rates differ. If you don't use your money up within a certain period (6 months?) they will notify you and you make one call to your mobile etc of even a few seconds to avoid losing your money. My experience is only with using Skype on a computer.KevHi all,Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems?Merry christmas muggersDD-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List --Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml>Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml>Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Ken Jackson k...@littleriverstudios.com.au T 08 9376 1680 M 0409 770 747 Skype kennyj1098 www.littleriverstudios.com.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perth-Australia/Little-River-Studios/129893967035394 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - Guidelines - Unsubscribe -
Re: Skype iPhone
I use a number of SIP and VOIP type products on my iPhone and all of them are found wanting with regard voice quality and delay in particular on 3G. I'd hoped to be able to call mobile to mobile via SIP and 3G. Using a SIP or VOIP client over 3G is not up to standard yet in my experience. It is very cheap though, so if you're calling a friend that can put up with delay and tedious 'can you hear me?', then it's passable. Using them via wifi is better, but I've found the best way to use these services is straight from the desktop, or a dedicated VOIP device. My ISP is Bigpond cable My phone provider is Optus. iPhone is a 3G running OS 4.2. An iPhone 4 'may' be better, but I suspect it is more to do with the network than the phone. Tim On 21/12/2010, at 5:54 AM, KEVIN Lock wrote: > > I have been using it for a few years and it works fine.You must deposit > some money and each call subtracts the amount of the call to the country you > are calling. Rates differ.If you don't use your money up within a > certain period (6 months?) they will notify you and you make one call to your > mobile etc of even a few seconds to avoid losing your money. My experience is > only with using Skype on a computer. > > Kev > > >> Hi all, >> >> Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on >> iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype >> phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried >> this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems? >> >> Merry christmas muggers >> >> DD >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype iPhone
I have been using it for a few years and it works fine.You must deposit some money and each call subtracts the amount of the call to the country you are calling. Rates differ.If you don't use your money up within a certain period (6 months?) they will notify you and you make one call to your mobile etc of even a few seconds to avoid losing your money. My experience is only with using Skype on a computer. Kev Hi all, Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems? Merry christmas muggers DD -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype iPhone
David, I've found Skype's Unlimited World together with a Skype online number fairly hard to beat at about AUD 200 for the year. Works very well from my iPhone. It'd be nicer if calls to Australian mobile numbers was included in the price. Cheers, Steven On 20/12/2010, at 5:12 PM, David de la Hunty wrote: > > Hi all, > > Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on > iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype > phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this > service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems? > > Merry christmas muggers > > DD -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype iPhone
Hi all, Skype are advertising their mobile and text prepaid product. I have skype on iphone which gives free skype-to-skype calls but now you can ring non-Skype phones and landlines worldwide for very little money... has anyone tried this service, does it work from Oz and have you had any problems? Merry christmas muggers DD -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype 5 - how to save a voicemail message ?
On 08/12/2010, at 10:02 PM, Steven Knowles wrote: > > Anyone know of an easy way to save a voicemail message left via Skype 5? I > assume the voice message must sit on Skype servers, I can find any record of > it on my local disk. Hi Steven, A couple of ways you can check out. /Quote: (HAVE A MAC? There are many, many software choices for the MAC, but you don’t need to pay extra for recording software on a MAC, because it is a feature of GarageBand, which comes loaded with your computer. Another thing you can do if you have a MAC is buy a Skype plug-in called Call Recorder for Skype.) Procedure: 1) Dial your voice mail or answering machine number from your VoIP service. (In Skype, you look for “Call Phones” to find the initial dialer to dial your voicemail number. Then you click on the little icon called “Dial Pad” to get another dial where you will be able to key-in your password.) (It’s not labeled as “dial pad” but if you hover your mouse over the little icons, you will see the right one.) 2) Begin recording using the phone recording software. Use the “Wave Out Mix” recording source setting. (Make sure any microphones connected to your computer are turned off or temporarily deactivated via the control panel on your computer.) This would be usb or audio inputted mic, headset, or webcam. Otherwise, you will inadvertantly add to the sound with your room noise and mouse clicks and coughing, etc.) 3) Save file as .wav, .mp3, or .aif so you can use as needed. /End Quote: You might find something else here: <https://support.skype.com/faq/FA10791/How-does-voicemail-work-on-a-Mac> Cheers, Ronni 17" MacBook Pro Intel Core i7 2.66GHz / 8GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype 5 - how to save a voicemail message ?
Anyone know of an easy way to save a voicemail message left via Skype 5? I assume the voice message must sit on Skype servers, I can find any record of it on my local disk. Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype group video conferencing
I hope I'm not guilty of spreading old news here, but I've just noticed release of Skype 5 beta for Mac, now enabling group video conferencing. http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/beta Cheers, Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
I had not even ventured into keychain country before. ( the app) Lots of irrelevant stuff including 2 Skype entries. All seem functional and Skype minds its own business now. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 6:21 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Bill, Good to hear it's now all OK. Out of interest, when you say "I hadn't but now I have" - are we talking about deleting the "skype" keychain or running Keychain First Aid (or both). Also, was there just one "skype" keychain item - or more than one. All good info for future reference :) Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 2:03 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: I hadn't but now I have and the pesky demand windows have gone. Thanks. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 1:59 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Bill, Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? Also, have you run Keychain First Aid? - you can verify/repair your keychain configuration from the Keychain Access program. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this keychain stuff that I know of. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as hitting "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the obvious) The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and everything still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). So the real question seems to be: - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is denied - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it doesn't REALLY? Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an easy fix. If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" keychain items (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate items) When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it (them) to open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - make sure to make a note of the password(s) When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) - you can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype again. You may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really does need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. Just a thought - see how you go. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Bill, When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. The message you are probably receiving is: "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" in your keychain. Do you want to allow access to this item? The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) Bill On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain. Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/ archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/ guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswate
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Hi Bill, Good to hear it's now all OK. Out of interest, when you say "I hadn't but now I have" - are we talking about deleting the "skype" keychain or running Keychain First Aid (or both). Also, was there just one "skype" keychain item - or more than one. All good info for future reference :) Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 2:03 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: > > I hadn't but now I have and the pesky demand windows have gone. > Thanks. > > > Bill > On 20/09/2010, at 1:59 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> >> Hi Bill, >> >> Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? >> >> Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? >> >> Also, have you run Keychain First Aid? - you can verify/repair your >> keychain >> configuration from the Keychain Access program. >> >> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> >> >> on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: >> >>> >>> Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my >>> computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this >>> keychain stuff that I know of. >>> >>> >>> Bill >>> On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, >>>> >>>> I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) >>>> >>>> I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as >>>> hitting >>>> "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating >>>> the >>>> obvious) >>>> >>>> The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and >>>> everything >>>> still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). >>>> >>>> >>>> So the real question seems to be: >>>> >>>> - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is >>>> denied >>>> - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it >>>> doesn't >>>> REALLY? >>>> >>>> >>>> Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an >>>> easy >>>> fix. >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) >>>> >>>> Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" >>>> keychain items >>>> (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate >>>> items) >>>> >>>> When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it >>>> (them) to >>>> open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show >>>> password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - >>>> make >>>> sure to make a note of the password(s) >>>> >>>> When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) >>>> - you >>>> can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype >>>> again. You >>>> may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really >>>> does >>>> need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Just a thought - see how you go. >>>> >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Neil >>>> -- >>>> Neil R. Houghton >>>> Albany, Western Australia >>>> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >>>> Email: n...@possumology.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Bill, >>>>> >>>>> When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. >>>>> The message you are probably receiving is: >>>>
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Hi Bill & Neil, Bill, check you only have one version of Skype on your computer, and it is in "Applications". The current version is 2.8.0.851, you can download it from here: <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/> Make sure Skype is not Open (Active) whenever you install a new version of Skype. Bill & Neil, Skype does not store password directly. Instead it stores the encrypted hash of the password! "The Skype server has a private key, and distributes that key's public counterpart with every copy of the software. As part of user registration, the user selects a desired username and password. Skype locally generates public and private keys. The private key and a hash of the password are stored as securely as possible on the user's computer (in Keychain). Then a 256-bit AES-encrypted session is established with the Skype server. The client creates a session key using its random number generator. The Skype server verifies that the selected username is unique and that follows Skype's naming rules. The server stores the username and a hash of the hash of the user's password [H(H(P))] in its database. The server now forms and signs an identity certificate for the username that binds the username, its verification key and the key identifier". "You can optionally set Skype to remember your Skype Name and Password on this computer. This feature is convenient but should only be used in circumstances where you control access to the computer. Never use this option on a public computer or one for which you cannot monitor use. You can change this setting at any time from the Skype program by going to the “Skype” menu and selecting “Preferences”. Cheers, Ronni On 20/09/2010, at 2:03 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > > I hadn't but now I have and the pesky demand windows have gone. Thanks. > > > Bill > On 20/09/2010, at 1:59 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> >> Hi Bill, >> >> Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? >> >> Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? >> >> Also, have you run Keychain First Aid? - you can verify/repair your keychain >> configuration from the Keychain Access program. >> >> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> >> >> on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: >> >>> >>> Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my >>> computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this >>> keychain stuff that I know of. >>> >>> >>> Bill >>> On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, >>>> >>>> I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) >>>> >>>> I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as >>>> hitting >>>> "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the >>>> obvious) >>>> >>>> The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and >>>> everything >>>> still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). >>>> >>>> >>>> So the real question seems to be: >>>> >>>> - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is >>>> denied >>>> - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it >>>> doesn't >>>> REALLY? >>>> >>>> >>>> Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an >>>> easy >>>> fix. >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) >>>> >>>> Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" >>>> keychain items >>>> (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate >>>> items) >>>> >>>> When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it >>>> (them) to >>>> open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show >>>> password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - >>>> make >>>> sure to make a note of the password(s) >>>> >>>&
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I hadn't but now I have and the pesky demand windows have gone. Thanks. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 1:59 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Bill, Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? Also, have you run Keychain First Aid? - you can verify/repair your keychain configuration from the Keychain Access program. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this keychain stuff that I know of. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as hitting "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the obvious) The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and everything still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). So the real question seems to be: - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is denied - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it doesn't REALLY? Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an easy fix. If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" keychain items (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate items) When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it (them) to open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - make sure to make a note of the password(s) When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) - you can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype again. You may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really does need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. Just a thought - see how you go. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Bill, When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. The message you are probably receiving is: "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" in your keychain. Do you want to allow access to this item? The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) Bill On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain. Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/ guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - &
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Hi Bill, Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? Also, have you run Keychain First Aid? - you can verify/repair your keychain configuration from the Keychain Access program. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: > > Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my > computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this > keychain stuff that I know of. > > > Bill > On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> >> Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, >> >> I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) >> >> I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as >> hitting >> "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the >> obvious) >> >> The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and >> everything >> still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). >> >> >> So the real question seems to be: >> >> - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is >> denied >> - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it >> doesn't >> REALLY? >> >> >> Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an >> easy >> fix. >> >> >> If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) >> >> Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" >> keychain items >> (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate >> items) >> >> When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it >> (them) to >> open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show >> password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - >> make >> sure to make a note of the password(s) >> >> When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) >> - you >> can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype >> again. You >> may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really >> does >> need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. >> >> >> >> Just a thought - see how you go. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Bill, >>> >>> When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. >>> The message you are probably receiving is: >>> "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" >>> in your >>> keychain. >>> Do you want to allow access to this item? >>> The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" >>> >>> Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. >>> >>> Sent from Ronni's iPad >>> >>> On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it >>>> works fine. >>>> I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>> >>>>> skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the >>>>> password >>>>> to get skype going >>>>> allowing access give auto login capabilities >>>>> every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access >>>>> James >>>>> >>>>> On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my >>>>>> keychain. >>>>>> Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no >>>>>> diff. to >>>>>> anything I do on Skype. >>>>>> >>
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Hi Bill, Have you tried deleting the "skype" item(s) in Keychain? Was the problem exactly the same after you did this? Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 20/9/10 1:32 PM, Bill Parker at re...@westnet.com.au wrote: > > Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my > computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this > keychain stuff that I know of. > > > Bill > On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: > >> >> Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, >> >> I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) >> >> I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as >> hitting >> "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the >> obvious) >> >> The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and >> everything >> still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). >> >> >> So the real question seems to be: >> >> - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is >> denied >> - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it >> doesn't >> REALLY? >> >> >> Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an >> easy >> fix. >> >> >> If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) >> >> Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" >> keychain items >> (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate >> items) >> >> When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it >> (them) to >> open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show >> password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - >> make >> sure to make a note of the password(s) >> >> When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) >> - you >> can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype >> again. You >> may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really >> does >> need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. >> >> >> >> Just a thought - see how you go. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: n...@possumology.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Bill, >>> >>> When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. >>> The message you are probably receiving is: >>> "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" >>> in your >>> keychain. >>> Do you want to allow access to this item? >>> The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" >>> >>> Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. >>> >>> Sent from Ronni's iPad >>> >>> On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it >>>> works fine. >>>> I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>> >>>>> skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the >>>>> password >>>>> to get skype going >>>>> allowing access give auto login capabilities >>>>> every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access >>>>> James >>>>> >>>>> On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my >>>>>> keychain. >>>>>> Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no >>>>>> diff. to >>>>>> anything I do on Skype. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Bill >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >
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Thanks Neil - I just do not like unexplained demands on access to my computer when they are clearly uneeded. There's no way around this keychain stuff that I know of. Bill On 20/09/2010, at 11:46 AM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as hitting "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the obvious) The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and everything still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). So the real question seems to be: - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is denied - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it doesn't REALLY? Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an easy fix. If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" keychain items (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate items) When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it (them) to open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - make sure to make a note of the password(s) When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) - you can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype again. You may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really does need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. Just a thought - see how you go. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Bill, When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. The message you are probably receiving is: "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" in your keychain. Do you want to allow access to this item? The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) Bill On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain. Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/ guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
Hi Ronni, Hi Bill, I don't use Skype, so this is just me thinking out loud ;o) I can see that this would solve the problem - it is the same as hitting "allow" without having to do it every time (forgive me for stating the obvious) The thing is, Bill says he hits "Deny" rather than "Allow" and everything still works OK (except that he keeps getting asked, of course). So the real question seems to be: - Skype does not NEED to access keychain - it works when access is denied - so why does Skype keep saying it needs to access keychain when it doesn't REALLY? Of course, Bill might not really care - given that this provides an easy fix. If you are like me and "need to know" these things ;o) Have you tried opening keychain and searching out any "skype" keychain items (the fact that you get asked twice ?may? mean you have duplicate items) When you find the relevant "skype" item(s) you can double-click it (them) to open up an Attributes/Access Control window and then check the "show password" box (you usually will be asked for your login password) - make sure to make a note of the password(s) When you are sure you have recorded any username(s) and password(s) - you can try deleting the "skype" keychain items and then try Skype again. You may be asked again for a username and/or password - if Skype really does need to have a keychain item it will recreate it using these inputs. Just a thought - see how you go. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 19/9/10 9:05 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. > The message you are probably receiving is: > "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" in your > keychain. > Do you want to allow access to this item? > The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" > > Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. > > Sent from Ronni's iPad > > On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > >> >> No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. >> I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) >> >> >> Bill >> On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >> >>> skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password >>> to get skype going >>> allowing access give auto login capabilities >>> every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access >>> James >>> >>> On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain. >>>> Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to >>>> anything I do on Skype. >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> Dr Bill Parker >>>> ³The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie deliberate, contrived, >>>> and dishonest but the myth persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.² >>>> John F. Kennedy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>>> >>> >>> SAD Technic >>> Video Productions, Electronic repairs >>> U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl >>> Bayswater WA 6053 >>> +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 >>> http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas >>> skype: barleeway >>> over 40 years in electronics >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> >> Dr Bill Parker >> ³The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie deliberate, contrived, and >> dishonest but the myth persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.² >> John F. Kennedy >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
Hi Bill, When you set up Skype you have to set a Username & Password. The message you are probably receiving is: "Skype wants to use your confidential information stored in "Skype" in your keychain. Do you want to allow access to this item? The choices are: "Always allow" "Deny" and "Allow" Select "Always Allow" and you won't receive this message again. Sent from Ronni's iPad On 19/09/2010, at 8:12 PM, Bill Parker wrote: > > No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. > I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) > > > Bill > On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > >> skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password >> to get skype going >> allowing access give auto login capabilities >> every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access >> James >> >> On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: >> >>> >>> Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain. >>> Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to >>> anything I do on Skype. >>> >>> >>> Bill >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Dr Bill Parker >>> “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, >>> and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” >>> John F. Kennedy >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>> >> >> SAD Technic >> Video Productions, Electronic repairs >> U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl >> Bayswater WA 6053 >> +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 >> http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas >> skype: barleeway >> over 40 years in electronics >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > > Dr Bill Parker > “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and > dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” > John F. Kennedy > > > > > > > > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
i just have chosen allow all & that stopped it, i checked & cannot find anything in regards to the keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 20:12, Bill Parker wrote: No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) Bill On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain.Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
No I do not use a password, I just choose "deny" everytime - it works fine. I just wonder if I can switch this process off ( it asks twice) Bill On 19/09/2010, at 7:50 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain.Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype
skype tries to store the login/password, i assume you type in the password to get skype going allowing access give auto login capabilities every time skype gets updated it will ask for keychain access James On 19/09/2010, at 17:51, Bill Parker wrote: Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain.Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype
Every time I log into Skype it wants to record something in my keychain.Should I allow this? I have always refused and it makes no diff. to anything I do on Skype. Bill Dr Bill Parker “The greatest enemy of the truth is not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, pervasive, and unrealistic.” John F. Kennedy -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Skype & Bluetooth
Haven't tried, but is possible... <http://www.google.com.au/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=skype+and+bluetooth+ headset+for+mac&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&ei=HatHTNjQPMuXcYWbiNgD> Kind Regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Macintosh** On 22/7/10 10:15 AM, "Ken Jackson" wrote: > > > Hi folks, > has anybody ever used a Bluetooth earpiece with Skype? > Can it be done? > If so... how? > > Thanks all > > > > Ken Jackson > > > > > +61 08 9376 1680 > >0409 770 747 > > Skype kennyj1098 > > kenjackson7...@gmail.com > > > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Skype & Bluetooth
Hi folks, has anybody ever used a Bluetooth earpiece with Skype? Can it be done? If so... how? Thanks all Ken Jackson +61 08 9376 1680 0409 770 747 Skype kennyj1098 kenjackson7...@gmail.com -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Can't access Skype
Many thanks both of you. All seems to be working well now. Regards, Jennifer On 31 May 2010 12:19, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > if the new one works you can trash the old appJames > > On 31/05/2010, at 9:28, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: > > Thank you very much, James. It is now back in action. Should I remove the > old and renamed Skype to trash? > > Regards, Jennifer > > On 30 May 2010 12:14, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > >> if you reinstall/update skype it should take over your exisitng settings & >> contact list >> to make it more foolproof...look for the skype in applications & >> move/rename the app, then download/install the new one >> James >> >> On 30/05/2010, at 11:32, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: >> >> Good Morning everyone, >> >> I cannot open Skype and and I haven't been able to access precise >> situation to help with a resolution in archives or Google. The only change >> I can recall since it last opened successfully is a new wireless router >> (thank you, Daniel). Can I safely download Skype again without removing >> the old one? >> >> I am using a Mac OS X 10.5.8. >> >> Thank you for any help. >> >> Regards, >> Jennifer >> >> >> SAD Technic >> Video Productions, Electronic repairs >> U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl >> Bayswater WA 6053 >> +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 >> http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas >> skype: barleeway >> over 40 years in electronics >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > SAD Technic > > Video Productions, Electronic repairs > > U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl > > Bayswater WA 6053 > > +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 > > http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas > > skype: barleeway > > over 40 years in electronics > > > > > > -- > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Can't access Skype
if the new one works you can trash the old appJames On 31/05/2010, at 9:28, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: Thank you very much, James. It is now back in action. Should I remove the old and renamed Skype to trash? Regards, Jennifer On 30 May 2010 12:14, James / Hans Kunz wrote: if you reinstall/update skype it should take over your exisitng settings & contact list to make it more foolproof...look for the skype in applications & move/rename the app, then download/install the new one James On 30/05/2010, at 11:32, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: Good Morning everyone, I cannot open Skype and and I haven't been able to access precise situation to help with a resolution in archives or Google. The only change I can recall since it last opened successfully is a new wireless router (thank you, Daniel). Can I safely download Skype again without removing the old one? I am using a Mac OS X 10.5.8. Thank you for any help. Regards, Jennifer SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Can't access Skype
Many thanks, Ronnie On 31 May 2010 09:42, Ronda Brown wrote: > Yes Jennifer, drag the old version of Skype to the trash and empty the > trash. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 31/05/2010, at 9:28 AM, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: > > Thank you very much, James. It is now back in action. Should I remove the > old and renamed Skype to trash? > > Regards, Jennifer > > On 30 May 2010 12:14, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > >> if you reinstall/update skype it should take over your exisitng settings & >> contact list >> to make it more foolproof...look for the skype in applications & >> move/rename the app, then download/install the new one >> James >> >> On 30/05/2010, at 11:32, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: >> >> Good Morning everyone, >> >> I cannot open Skype and and I haven't been able to access precise >> situation to help with a resolution in archives or Google. The only change >> I can recall since it last opened successfully is a new wireless router >> (thank you, Daniel). Can I safely download Skype again without removing >> the old one? >> >> I am using a Mac OS X 10.5.8. >> >> Thank you for any help. >> >> Regards, >> Jennifer >> >> >> >> > > > > -- > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
Re: Can't access Skype
Yes Jennifer, drag the old version of Skype to the trash and empty the trash. Cheers, Ronni On 31/05/2010, at 9:28 AM, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: > Thank you very much, James. It is now back in action. Should I remove the > old and renamed Skype to trash? > > Regards, Jennifer > > On 30 May 2010 12:14, James / Hans Kunz wrote: > if you reinstall/update skype it should take over your exisitng settings & > contact list > to make it more foolproof...look for the skype in applications & move/rename > the app, then download/install the new one > James > > On 30/05/2010, at 11:32, Jennifer Lefroy wrote: > >> Good Morning everyone, >> >> I cannot open Skype and and I haven't been able to access precise situation >> to help with a resolution in archives or Google. The only change I can >> recall since it last opened successfully is a new wireless router (thank >> you, Daniel). Can I safely download Skype again without removing the old >> one? >> >> I am using a Mac OS X 10.5.8. >> >> Thank you for any help. >> >> Regards, >> Jennifer > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
