[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2012-06-15 Thread Marius Kotsbak
Luca: please run apport-collect 362203. Also please see if downloading the new 4.0 version from Skype.com solves it. ** Changed in: pulseaudio (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete ** Summary changed: - Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) +

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2012-05-12 Thread Luca Steinke
I have the same problem on 12.04. Using XFCE. Skype uses 100% of one CPU all the time (have an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T), even when not calling or receiving calls. It just idles at 100%... Can't even switch to another backend than PulseAudio. -- You received this bug notification because you are

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2012-05-12 Thread Luca Steinke
Don't think this is invalid as it's still happening under 12.04. ** Changed in: pulseaudio (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 Title:

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-11-18 Thread David Vanderson
It's possible to temporarily eliminate the delay in Skype by switching pulse's output during a call. I start the call, switch from my usb headset to the built-in speakers, then back to the headset. For the rest of the call things are good. Hopefully this information might help others. --

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-10-28 Thread Slalomsk8er
I have the same problem on 9.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/458078 -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs,

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-10-03 Thread Daniel T Chen
** Changed in: pulseaudio (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed = Invalid -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-10-01 Thread udude
I confirm that Skype 2.1 Beta solved the high CPU problem on my system (when pulse is used). It also solves a problem with the mic: I can now, over pulseaudio hear my own voice echoed (well!) during test call It took time but it's finally working well for me. Thank you, Skype! -- Skype high

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-09-24 Thread xq19space
Same here.CPU usage going through the roof. Temperature reaching critical levels while using skype and pulse audio. Not to mention, pulse audio has problems on the other end depending what OS the other person is using. Big issue. Needs to be fixed now. We use it for offshore oil and gas. CIO

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-09-24 Thread mikef
I switched to Skype v2.1 beta a couple of weeks ago and since then I have had no further sound problems. I have had no other crashes either, and some new features improve the skype experience. xq19space, I recommend that you install the latest skype before thinking about ditching Pulse. Pulse is

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-09-10 Thread Adrian Roman
Same here. DRM 'manages access' in the same way that jail 'manages freedom'. On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 6:03 AM, Haomin Wen wen1...@gmail.com wrote: Has any one tried skype 2.1 beta. It fixed most problems with skype on my computer, including this one. On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sergiy

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-09-10 Thread Sepero
Hey guys, thanks for letting us know about v2.1 skype. I resolve the v2.0.0.72 problems on my system by uninstalling pulseaudio. sudo apt-get remove pulseaudio -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-09-09 Thread Haomin Wen
Has any one tried skype 2.1 beta. It fixed most problems with skype on my computer, including this one. On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sergiy Zuban s.zu...@gmail.com wrote: Upgrade to 2.6.30-020630-generic doesn't fix the problem. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-08-10 Thread Sepero
This appears to correct the standard skype on my system: sudo apt-get install libasound2-plugins- pulseaudio- libasound2 libpulse0 -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-08-10 Thread Vikram
I think that is happening because some other process was started that uses pulseaudio and is still running in the background Vikram ਸੋਮ , 2009-08-10, 18:27 ਵਜੇ +, Sepero ਨੇ ਲਿਖਿਆ: h -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-30 Thread Adrian Roman
Does anybody know if this problem is fixed in Karmic? DRM 'manages access' in the same way that jail 'manages freedom'. On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 5:19 AM, Jay Brosius zephyrgale38-g...@yahoo.comwrote: I have this very annoying problem ever since I upgraded Intrepid to Jaunty. I use Skype a

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-30 Thread mcarni
@ maxdata Jay Brosius With skype-static-oss can you still have skype and any other sound playing/recording application coexist? I tried to replace skype with skype-static-oss but while playing a song skype gave me a error with playback. I am now trying with skype-static, we will see. M --

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-30 Thread Sergiy Zuban
In my case with skype-static-oss I see only /.../dsp sound device in preferences and error with playback occurs in attempt to call even if nothing playing at that time. I have no idea how OSS works internally. Should I install extra packages to get it working? -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-29 Thread Jay Brosius
I have this very annoying problem ever since I upgraded Intrepid to Jaunty. I use Skype a lot being overseas, so this was a major failing of the Jaunty install for me. Skype worked OK on Intrepid. Using Skype a cpu (Core2Duo) suffered a quick ramp up to 100% and 20 seconds of delay in

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-14 Thread yurukov
Same here. Just updated everything. 9.04 with Skype 2.0.0.72 using pulse. My computer is AMD Phenom x4 with an wireless card. I thought it might be because of the wireless, but all the laptops are working just fine and I used the same wireless card on an older machine and it worked just fine. I

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-14 Thread maxdata
I had same problem, I installed skype oss from medibuntu (version 2.xx) and skype is now running normaly. Dell inspiron 1720, ubuntu 9.04, all updates installed. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-07 Thread Adrian Roman
nohz=off didn't do anything for me. I'm running kernel 2.6.30, built by me on my laptop. DRM 'manages access' in the same way that jail 'manages freedom'. On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM, Sergiy Zuban s.zu...@gmail.com wrote: However 2.6.30-020630-generic + disabled tickless kernel feature

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-06 Thread Sergiy Zuban
However 2.6.30-020630-generic + disabled tickless kernel feature (nohz=off) returned CPU usage back to the save level as it was on Intrepid! -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-05 Thread Sergiy Zuban
Upgrade to 2.6.30-020630-generic doesn't fix the problem. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-03 Thread mikef
I tried the kernel parameter too, and the first long call went flawlessly, since then however the problem returned and it is back to normal.. the sound dying after a few minutes of use. As with Kehan I am not that keen (and have limited time to research) the kernel update. If I get some time this

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-03 Thread Kehan Harman
Yup sound died eventually for me too after the first call - will possibly be able to try the kernel this weekend (although it's my mom's machine that I'm administering remotely so I don't want to risk breaking anything) On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 10:33 AM, mikef mfarew...@orange.net wrote: I tried

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-02 Thread Kehan Harman
I tried setting the kernel parameter on a Jaunty install and it _appeared_ to fix the problem but I haven't made any long calls yet (it was midnight afterall). Will feed back if it doesn't work. Haven't tried the kernel as I would rather have the ubuntu patches. Oh and _please_ will somebody fix

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-01 Thread mikef
I am having the same problem since I upgraded to Jaunty. I can hold a conversation for a little while, then the sound goes quiet, the CPU on one core hits 100%, they can hear me but I can't hear them. If I kill skype or use the Pulse volume control to kill Skype.real Skype works again. I have

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-01 Thread Klaus Heinrich Kiwi
As a workaround, please try passing 'nohz=off' as kernel parameter, i.e., in the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: ... title Ubuntu 9.04, kernel 2.6.28-13-generic root(hd0,1) kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.28-13-generic root=/dev/mapper/vg00-UbuntuRoot ro nohz=off

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-07-01 Thread Igor Gomes
Just to mention, the Skype developers are adding the Pulseaudio support to the next version! There's a poll to vote which version are you using: http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=373081st=0 Best, Igor Gomes -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-06-10 Thread Sepero
I think I have somewhat of a solution. I was able to get Skype to run perfectly fine, just as it did on Hardy. I set all options to pulse audio, then ran the following commands: sudo echo deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ hardy restricted main multiverse universe /etc/apt/sources.list

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-06-08 Thread Wang Daolong
Looks like it can be fixed with skype-static http://www.lockergnome.com/linux/2009/06/01/the-final-skype-on-ubuntu-904-solution/ -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-30 Thread Andrej Zirko
** Changed in: pulseaudio (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Mike Rogers
I've successfully used the following workaround posted in the Skype linux forums: pcm.paul { # paul is my name, you can use your name, just make sure you use it below too type dmix ipc_key 1024 slave { pcm hw:0,0 period_time 0

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Daniel T Chen
On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Mike Rogers mikerog...@gmail.com wrote: I've successfully used the following workaround posted in the Skype linux forums: [pulseaudio-bypass asoundrc snipped] The workaround does not fix the issues in the sources of both linux and pulseaudio. -- Skype high CPU

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Daniel T Chen
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Anton Gladky gladky.an...@gmail.com wrote: Does anybody know, how is the work progressing on this bug? I think, it is a very serious one, it is important to fix it. It's in progress in karmic. There is no simple workaround that also uses PulseAudio (i.e.,

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread skoczko
So, as I understood correctly, you are proposing we all quit using skype and wait until Karmic Koala is out? It's simply not gonna go. Pulseaudio breaks skype (and bunch of other apps) and should not be included (without _ANY_ integration testing it seems) in Ubuntu in the first place. Yes, I

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Adrian Roman
I hate this bug just as much as anybody else, but let's not forget this is a _bug report_ for _pulse audio_. It's not a forum, not necessarily a discussion thread, and not using pulse audio is a solution, but not a workaround. Having said that, I am also very interested in find out if there's any

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Sepero
I'm also having 100% cpu with Skype and PulseAudio. Jaunty + Pulse Audio + Skype It worked perfectly fine with Intrepid. Perhaps an earlier version of Pulse could be made available in backports repository? -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Daniel T Chen
Please test the kernel at http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~dtchen/test-kernels/ -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-27 Thread Sepero
Daniel, I just finished testing the kernel linux-image-2.6.28-13-generic_2.6.28-13.44~lp345627~crimsun1_i386.deb Unfortunately, it does not appear to help. Anytime Skype accesses the audio, the CPU remains at 100%. Please test the kernel at http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~dtchen/test-kernels/ --

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Vitaly
Yes, using pulseaudio with skype in 9.04 gives a leak of memory, but fortunately it is possible to avoid using pulseaudio with skype. First, I changed my sound settings (System-Preferences-Sound-Detault mixer tracks) to HDA Intel (Alsa mixer). Then in Skype I changed all three sound device options

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Terry Zhou
Same problem here. On 9.04, dell latitude D820, on my dual core machine, start up skype will use 50% cpu and with a call will use 70% cpu. It works well and no such problem in 8.10. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Terry Zhou
Just verified, Vitaly's workaround rocks... yes, works well. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. --

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Thomas Zahreddin
could not verify Vitaly's workaround, maybe someone can provide a more detailed descripton? -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Martin Olsson
Vitaly, why are you posting about a memory leak here? This bug is about high CPU usage and audio delays. Are you saying these issues are related to the memory leak? I've not seen any Skype memory leak on my machine so far. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Vitaly
Thomas, to change the setting of sound in your computer you can use the main menu (usually on the top of screen) chose System, then Preferences, then Sound. In the window, which opens, in the bottom you will see Default mixer tracks. Change device to HDA Intel (Alsa mixer). Above this part in

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread soro2005
Vitaly, this is not the right place for this type of discussion. This is not a support forum, but a bug tracker. We have all understood that you can prevent pulseaudio from using excessive CPU cycles by not using pulseaudio at all. We don't need further email notifications specifying just that.

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Vitaly
Sorry, Martin, I agree, maybe it is not leak. I just see that when you start a skype call using pulseaudio, skype consumes more and more CPU memory with time and I think this finally results in audio delays. It seems like leak of memory, but I am not sure what is the real reason. Without

Re: [Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-26 Thread Anton Gladky
Does anybody know, how is the work progressing on this bug? I think, it is a very serious one, it is important to fix it. Best Regards / Mit freundlichen Grüßen / С наилучшими пожеланиями / З найкращими побажаннями Anton Gladkyy 2009/5/26 soro2005 tobias@gmail.com Vitaly, this is not the

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-25 Thread Martin Olsson
@Daniel Chen. I've been trying out default-fragment-size-msec = 5 in /etc/pulse/daemon.conf for a while now and there is no difference. The audio is still delay around 5000ms at beginning on the VOIP call and then it gets worse and worse with CPU chewing at 100%. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-24 Thread skoczko
Same issue here on Thinkpad T43p. No previous problems on intrepid. I need skype for for concalls, so pulse is unfortunately out. Anyone watching pulse's mailing lists, is this issue raised there? Or is it only skype-only related problem. -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-19 Thread Martin Olsson
** Attachment added: alsa_info.txt for affected machine (both CPU usage and audio delay) http://launchpadlibrarian.net/26947238/alsa_info.txt -- Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/362203 You received this bug

[Bug 362203] Re: Skype high CPU use on 9.04 using pulse (and audio recording/sending delay 5sec)

2009-05-19 Thread Klaus Heinrich Kiwi
Another me too here, but let me add a few points: * It's happening to both my Thinkpad's T61 Intel HDA sound driver as to my Microsoft Lifechat LX-3000 USB headset * other applications are also affected, namely Rhythmbox and Totem (video/sound goes out-of-sync after a while) * played around